Atty. Gary Lee Starkman

Atty. Gary Lee Starkman

Gary Lee Starkman is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, federal civil practice, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Gary received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Lee Starkman at a glance

Gary Lee Starkman is a business, litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fifth and District of Columbia Circuits (1984). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1971) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary Lee Starkman is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, federal civil practice, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Gary received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Gary practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Lee Starkman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Lee Starkman 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.

Gary Lee Starkman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Gary Lee Starkman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Gary Lee Starkman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Gary Lee Starkman is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gary Lee Starkman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

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 Lee Starkman

Where is Gary Lee Starkman's law office located?
Gary Lee Starkman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Lee Starkman handle?
Gary Lee Starkman focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary Lee Starkman practiced law?
Gary Lee Starkman has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Gary Lee Starkman go to law school?
Gary Lee Starkman earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Gary Lee Starkman for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Lee Starkman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary Lee Starkman received?
Gary Lee Starkman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1971
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fifth and District of Columbia Circuits
Admitted: 1984

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