Atty. Robert James Gareis

Atty. Robert James Gareis

Robert James Gareis is a lawyer practicing corporate compliance, securities, pharmaceuticals and healthcare and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Chicago Chicago 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert James Gareis at a glance

Robert James Gareis is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1961) and Illinois (1966). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1961) and Canisius College (B.S., 1958). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert James Gareis is a lawyer practicing corporate compliance, securities, pharmaceuticals and healthcare and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Robert practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert James Gareis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert James Gareis 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.

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Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing 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

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Where is Robert James Gareis's law office located?
Robert James Gareis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert James Gareis handle?
Robert James Gareis focuses on business, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert James Gareis practiced law?
Robert James Gareis has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Robert James Gareis go to law school?
Robert James Gareis earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Robert James Gareis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1961
B.S.
Canisius College
- 1958

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
Illinois
Admitted: 1966

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