Chicago high-profile attorney Tom Durkin dead at 78, I-Team reports

Thomas Durkin dies at 78; Chicago lawyer ensured the rights of 'the most demonized among us'

Thomas Durkin did the work "few lawyers were willing to do."The trial lawyer was best known for taking on high-profile federal cases often related to accusations of terrorism and violations of civil rights, though he didn't seek them out, his son Matt Durkin said. "They found him."“He really believed in the principle that everyone, no matter how derided you are, you are owed your constitutional right to defense," Matt Durkin said. “He would neve…

Chicago high-profile attorney Tom Durkin dead at 78, I-Team reports

Nationally known trial attorney Tom Durkin has passed, ABC7 I-Team has learned. He graduated from a South Side Chicago high school.

Legendary lawyer and Chicagoan Tom Durkin dies at 78 after very short illness

Venerable and lauded Chicago lawyer Thomas Durkin has died after a very brief illness at age 78.