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