Atty. Dean James Papadakis

Atty. Dean James Papadakis

Mr. Dean James Papadakis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial real estate transactions.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean James Papadakis at a glance

Dean James Papadakis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1991). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Dean James Papadakis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial real estate transactions
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Dean practices at Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dean James Papadakis's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 James Papadakis

Where is Dean James Papadakis's law office located?
Dean James Papadakis'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 James Papadakis handle?
Dean James Papadakis focuses on real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dean James Papadakis practiced law?
Dean James Papadakis has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Dean James Papadakis go to law school?
Dean James Papadakis earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Dean James Papadakis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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