Atty. John W. Gaines

Atty. John W. Gaines

John W. Gaines is a lawyer practicing patent law, arbitration law, real property law.

Wheaton Wheaton 75 yrs experience 75 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Gaines at a glance

John W. Gaines is a real estate, ip, and adr attorney based in Wheaton, Illinois. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1951), Pennsylvania (1959), Kansas (1962), and Illinois (1964). Educated at Wayne State University J.D. (—) and University of Kentucky B.S. (—). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Gaines is a lawyer practicing patent law, arbitration law, real property law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 75 years
  • John practices in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Gaines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Gaines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John W. Gaines is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John W. Gaines is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John W. Gaines is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Wheaton 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 W. Gaines

Where is John W. Gaines's law office located?
John W. Gaines's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Gaines handle?
John W. Gaines focuses on real estate, ip, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John W. Gaines practiced law?
John W. Gaines has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did John W. Gaines go to law school?
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Education

Wayne State University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Kentucky B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1951
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1959
Kansas
Admitted: 1962
Illinois
Admitted: 1964

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