Atty. Dean Nicholas Panos

Atty. Dean Nicholas Panos

Dean Nicholas Panos is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, complex commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Dean received a degree from 1990, Illinois, Indiana, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Nicholas Panos at a glance

Dean Nicholas Panos is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), Indiana (inactive) (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indian (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law J.D. (—) and 1990, Illinois, Indiana inactive 1990, Illinois, Indiana U.S. District Court 1990, Illinois, Indiana Northern District of Illinois (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dean Nicholas Panos is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, complex commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Dean received a degree from 1990, Illinois, Indiana, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Dean practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Nicholas Panos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Nicholas Panos 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Class Action

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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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 Nicholas Panos

Where is Dean Nicholas Panos's law office located?
Dean Nicholas Panos's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Nicholas Panos handle?
Dean Nicholas Panos focuses on business, real estate, class action, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dean Nicholas Panos practiced law?
Dean Nicholas Panos has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Dean Nicholas Panos go to law school?
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How can I contact Dean Nicholas Panos for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dean Nicholas Panos received?
Dean Nicholas Panos's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Valparaiso University School of Law J.D.
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1990, Illinois, Indiana inactive 1990, Illinois, Indiana U.S. District Court 1990, Illinois, Indiana Northern District of Illinois
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Indiana (inactive)
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indian
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2001

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