Atty. George William Gessler
George William Gessler is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, transportation law. George received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.
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George William Gessler is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1963), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1963) and Wabash College (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Lawyers Club of Chicago National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George William Gessler is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, transportation law
- George received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- George practices in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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