Atty. Richard David Gaines
Richard David Gaines is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, general civil litigation. Richard David received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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Richard David Gaines is a litigation and adr attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1969) and DePauw University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard David Gaines is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, general civil litigation
- Richard David received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Richard David practices in Rockford, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard David Gaines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard David Gaines is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Richard David Gaines is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Rockford 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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