Atty. Dean Gournis

Atty. Dean Gournis

Dean Gournis is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, civil litigation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. Dean received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Gournis at a glance

Dean Gournis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana (1995). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1995) and Lake Forest College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dean Gournis is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, civil litigation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Dean practices at Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Gournis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean Gournis

Where is Dean Gournis's law office located?
Dean Gournis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Gournis handle?
Dean Gournis focuses on business, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dean Gournis practiced law?
Dean Gournis has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Dean Gournis go to law school?
Dean Gournis earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Dean Gournis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1995
B.A.
Lake Forest College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1995

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