Atty. Scott John Ganassin

Atty. Scott John Ganassin

Scott John Ganassin is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, plaintiff's personal injury, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Peru Peru 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Scott John Ganassin at a glance

Scott John Ganassin is a Partner based in Peru, Illinois, practicing at Schweickert and Ganassin. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1984). Active member of La Salle County and Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Civil Procedure, Tort Law and Insurance Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Peru, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott John Ganassin is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, plaintiff's personal injury, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Scott practices at Schweickert and Ganassin in Peru, IL and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Scott John Ganassin's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Scott John Ganassin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Scott John Ganassin is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Peru 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 Scott John Ganassin

Where is Scott John Ganassin's law office located?
Scott John Ganassin's law practice is located in Peru, Illinois. The firm is Schweickert and Ganassin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott John Ganassin handle?
Scott John Ganassin focuses on personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott John Ganassin practiced law?
Scott John Ganassin has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Scott John Ganassin go to law school?
Scott John Ganassin earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Scott John Ganassin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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