Atty. John V. Kalantzis

Atty. John V. Kalantzis

Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, John grew up working in his family’s restaurant and then stayed local attending both Northwestern University (B.A.) and Notre Dame Law School (J.D.). As a first-generation Greek American, John witnessed the difficulties that immigrants can experience while adapting to a new culture.

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Profile Summary

About John V. Kalantzis at a glance

John V. Kalantzis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clifford Law Offices, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, creditor rights, slip & fall, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2018). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (JD, 2004) and Northwestern University, Evanston IL (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, John grew up working in his family’s restaurant and then stayed local attending both Northwestern University (B.A.) and Notre Dame Law School (J.D.)
  • As a first-generation Greek American, John witnessed the difficulties that immigrants can experience while adapting to a new culture
  • He also experienced the importance of community in helping people to assimilate and understand how to become part of that new culture
  • He is fluent in Greek and has been active in the community through his volunteer work for his church and other Greek American community organizations
  • John has also been involved with local educational groups as he has experienced the role education provides in presenting opportunities for enriching and improving one’s life
  • Prior to joining the firm, John concentrated his practice on commercial financial matters including commercial litigation and collections where he represented a variety of clients ranging from individuals to multimillion-dollar corporations in both State and Federal Courts
  • His experience in this area exposed him to the suffering of victims of negligence and spurred him to fight on behalf of injured plaintiffs
  • John focuses on aviation law and has a wealth of trial experience in motor vehicle collisions, premises liability and police misconduct
  • He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution
  • John treats every client with the same care he would offer his own family and battles the profit-driven corporations and insurance companies to ensure that his clients get the compensation they deserve

Practice Areas Explained

John V. Kalantzis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John V. Kalantzis 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.

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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.

John V. Kalantzis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John V. Kalantzis is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John V. Kalantzis is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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 John V. Kalantzis

Where is John V. Kalantzis's law office located?
John V. Kalantzis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Clifford Law Offices, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John V. Kalantzis handle?
John V. Kalantzis focuses on car accidents, personal injury, creditor rights, slip & fall, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John V. Kalantzis practiced law?
John V. Kalantzis has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John V. Kalantzis go to law school?
John V. Kalantzis earned their education at (JD, 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact John V. Kalantzis for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Notre Dame Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2018

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