Atty. Gary D. Gerstman

Atty. Gary D. Gerstman

Gary D. Gerstman is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (312) 535-4941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gary D. Gerstman at a glance

Gary D. Gerstman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Stanford University (A.B., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary D. Gerstman is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Gary received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Gary practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary D. Gerstman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary D. Gerstman 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Gary D. Gerstman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Contracts

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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 Gary D. Gerstman

Where is Gary D. Gerstman's law office located?
Gary D. Gerstman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary D. Gerstman handle?
Gary D. Gerstman focuses on business, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary D. Gerstman practiced law?
Gary D. Gerstman has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Gary D. Gerstman go to law school?
Gary D. Gerstman earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1989).
How can I contact Gary D. Gerstman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1992
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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