Atty. Gregory G. Vacala

Atty. Gregory G. Vacala

About Gregory G. Vacala View website 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.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Gregory G. Vacala at a glance

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 Awards

Client 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.

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Car Accidents

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

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 Law

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 & Corporate Law

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

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory G. Vacala

Where is Gregory G. Vacala's law office located?
Gregory G. Vacala's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Rusin Law, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory G. Vacala handle?
Gregory G. Vacala focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gregory G. Vacala practiced law?
Gregory G. Vacala has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Gregory G. Vacala go to law school?
Gregory G. Vacala earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Accounting, 1980).
How can I contact Gregory G. Vacala for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory G. Vacala 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 Gregory G. Vacala received?
Gregory G. Vacala's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1983
B.S. Accounting
DePaul University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Missouri
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2001

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