Atty. John C. Gurley

Atty. John C. Gurley

John C. Gurley is a lawyer practicing corporate insurance, insurance regulatory law, reinsurance and 4 other areas of law.

Winnetka Winnetka 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About John C. Gurley at a glance

John C. Gurley is a business, tax, m&a, and insurance attorney based in Winnetka, Illinois. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965). Educated at University of Wisconsin (LL.B., 1965) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Winnetka, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John C. Gurley is a lawyer practicing corporate insurance, insurance regulatory law, reinsurance and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices in Winnetka, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Gurley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Gurley 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.

John C. Gurley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John C. Gurley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John C. Gurley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John C. Gurley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Winnetka 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 John C. Gurley

Where is John C. Gurley's law office located?
John C. Gurley's law practice is located in Winnetka, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Gurley handle?
John C. Gurley focuses on business, tax, m&a, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John C. Gurley practiced law?
John C. Gurley has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John C. Gurley go to law school?
John C. Gurley earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact John C. Gurley for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Gurley 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 John C. Gurley received?
John C. Gurley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Wisconsin
- 1965
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965

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