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Chicago Defense Lawyer Thomas Durkin, a Zealous Advocate for Clients, Has Died at 78
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, JUL 22 – Thomas Durkin, a Chicago attorney known for defending terrorism and political corruption cases, died at 78 after a rapid lung cancer battle, leaving a legacy of constitutional advocacy.
- In Chicago, veteran lawyer Thomas Durkin died Monday at 78 after a brief struggle with lung cancer.
- Three weeks ago, Durkin was diagnosed with lung cancer after checking a cough, Ron Safer said, leaving little time to prepare.
- He specialized in defending complex federal criminal cases on national security, domestic terrorism and civil rights, representing detainees from Guantanamo Bay.
- Survived by a large family of six children and 15 grandchildren, Durkin's legacy will live on through lawyers he inspired, Robin Waters said.
- Beyond Chicago, Durkin extended his influence through lectures, legal essays and media interviews on unchecked government power, and he founded Loyola University Chicago’s National Security and Civil Rights Program.
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Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78
Thomas Anthony Durkin, an internationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five decades was a fixture in Chicago’s courthouses and who was known for his relentless advocacy for a roster of notorious clients, has died.
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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…
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