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Atty. Gary Annes

Atty. Gary Annes

Gary Annes is a law partner at Abels & Annes, P.C. He has focused on handling personal injury law for over twenty years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Gary Annes at a glance

Gary Annes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Abels & Annes, P.C.. They haand 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and Arizona (2010). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1992). Actiand member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) American Association of Justice The Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Annes is a law partner at Abels & Annes, P.C
  • He has focused on handling personal injury law for over twenty years
  • The types of injury cases he works on include auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice and sexual abuse
  • Since becoming a lawyer in 1995, Gary has handled many jury trials
  • Further, he has resolved numerous cases by arbitration and mediation
  • He has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients
  • Education Gary grew up in Highland Park, Illinois
  • In 1992, he received his bachelorโ€™s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
  • In 1995, he received his juris doctor from the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois
  • Law Licenses Gary was sworn in to the Illinois Bar in 1995
  • He later became a member of the Arizona Bar in 2010
  • Honors Gary was selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2017-2020
  • This distinction is given to the top five percent of attorneys
  • In 2020 he is on the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100 List
  • He has a โ€œ10.0 Superbโ€ personal injury lawyer rating from AVVO
  • Also, he has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List
  • Publications Gary has co-authored the following publications: โ€ข Physical Injuries, Plaintiffโ€™s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ 2016 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Supplement to Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice โ€“ 2013 Supplemental Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Physical Injuries, Plaintiffโ€™s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ 2012 Edition Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice โ€“ 2011 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Supplement to Physical Injuries, Plaintiffโ€™s Perspective: proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ 2009 Supplemental Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Physical Injuries, Plaintiffโ€™s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ 2006 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice โ€“ 2006 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education โ€ข Dispute Resolution: Alternative Procedures for Meeting Planners โ€“ The Meeting Professional, November, 1998
  • Presentations Gary has given the following presentations: โ€ข Advanced Trial Tactics: Opening Statements and Direct Examination โ€“ November 18, 2014 โ€ข Physical Injuries, Plaintiffโ€™s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases โ€“ February 11, 2010 โ€ข Swords and Shields: Lawyer Negotiations โ€“ November 1-2, 1998
  • Garyโ€™s Work Philosophy Gary believes that the purpose of our judicial system is to give every individual the right to seek justice when they have been injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others
  • Due to the complexities of the modern judicial system, a skilled and experienced lawyer is necessary to obtain maximum compensation for injuries from an accident
  • The insurance industry works to put up as many barriers as possible to deny ordinary citizens full financial recovery
  • Gary dedicates himself to fighting for people who have been harmed
  • His proven track record of success on behalf of his clients exemplifies the skill, dedication and experience necessary to prevail in todayโ€™s court system
  • Prior Work Experience Previously, Gary worked with a defense firm for several years
  • He represented the interests of various clients in the areas of automobile, premises liability, construction, toxic tort, insurance coverage and medical malpractice actions
  • He handled cases in both the Circuit and Appellate Courts of Illinois
  • As a result, Gary learned all the ins and outs of the tactics used by the insurance industry to limit the recoveries of plaintiffs
  • He now uses this knowledge and experience to fight for accident victims
  • Memberships โ€ข Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) โ€ข American Association of Justice โ€ข The Illinois State Bar Association โ€ข Public Justice

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Gary Annes's law office located?
Gary Annes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Abels & Annes, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Gary Annes practiced law?
Gary Annes has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Gary Annes go to law school?
Gary Annes earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Gary Annes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Arizona
Admitted: 2010

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