Atty. Gregory G. Vacala
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Gregory G. Vacala is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Rusin Law, Ltd.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1983), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (1983), and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1983) and DePaul University (B.S. Accounting, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Illinois Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute-International Association for Defense, Insurance, and Corporate Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Gregory G. Vacala got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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Gregory G. Vacala's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory G. Vacala handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gregory G. Vacala is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gregory G. Vacala is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gregory G. Vacala is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gregory G. Vacala is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gregory G. Vacala is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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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