Atty. Dean Caras

Atty. Dean Caras

Education: American University (B.A., International Studies, 1982) Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1985) Admitted to the Bar: 1985 Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois 1986 New York 1992 U.S.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Caras at a glance

Dean Caras is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Caras Law Group. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1985), New York (1986), and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1985) and American University (B.A. International, 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Education

  • American University (B.A., International Studies, 1982) Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1985) Admitted to the Bar: 1985 Illinois and U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Illinois 1986 New York 1992 U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of New York 2000 U.S
  • Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit 2001 U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • U.S
  • Court of Federal Claims Member: SuperLawyers – Chicago 2007 Areas of specialty: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, Civil Rights, Railroad Injury

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Caras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Caras handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Dean Caras is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Illinois →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Sexual Harassment

Dean Caras is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Dean Caras is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Dean Caras is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Dean Caras

Where is Dean Caras's law office located?
Dean Caras's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Caras Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Caras handle?
Dean Caras focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dean Caras practiced law?
Dean Caras has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Dean Caras go to law school?
Dean Caras earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. International, 1982).
How can I contact Dean Caras for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- 1985
B.A. International
American University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Federal Claims Indiana
Admitted: 2001

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