Atty. Constantine John (Chris) Gekas

Atty. Constantine John (Chris) Gekas

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, appellate practice, commodities and 10 other areas of law. Constantine John (Chris) received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

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Profile Summary

About Constantine John (Chris) Gekas at a glance

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gekas Law Ltd.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, employment, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1973), and District of Columbia (1973). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (LL.M. Intellectual, 2007) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, appellate practice, commodities and 10 other areas of law
  • Constantine John (Chris) received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Constantine John (Chris) practices at Gekas Law Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Constantine John (Chris) Gekas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Constantine John (Chris) Gekas

Where is Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's law office located?
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gekas Law Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Constantine John (Chris) Gekas handle?
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Constantine John (Chris) Gekas practiced law?
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Constantine John (Chris) Gekas go to law school?
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas earned their education at (LL.M. Intellectual, 2007); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Constantine John (Chris) Gekas for a consultation?
You can contact Constantine John (Chris) Gekas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Constantine John (Chris) Gekas received?
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Intellectual
DePaul University College of Law
- 2007
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Arizona
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2009

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