Atty. Gary David Santella

Atty. Gary David Santella

Gary David Santella is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, agency and distributorships, contracts. Gary received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Gary David Santella at a glance

Gary David Santella is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. (1980). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1979) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary David Santella is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, agency and distributorships, contracts
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Gary practices at Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary David Santella's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 David Santella

Where is Gary David Santella's law office located?
Gary David Santella's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary David Santella handle?
Gary David Santella focuses on contracts, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary David Santella practiced law?
Gary David Santella has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Gary David Santella go to law school?
Gary David Santella earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Gary David Santella for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1979
B.A.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S.
Admitted: 1980

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