Atty. Theodore John Castanes

Atty. Theodore John Castanes

Theodore John Castanes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect and 1 other area of law. Theodore received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Theodore John Castanes at a glance

Theodore John Castanes is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kavathas & Castanes. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Theodore John Castanes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect and 1 other area of law
  • Theodore received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Theodore practices at Kavathas & Castanes in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Theodore John Castanes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Theodore John Castanes 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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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, 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.

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Theodore John Castanes is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home 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 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 Theodore John Castanes

Where is Theodore John Castanes's law office located?
Theodore John Castanes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kavathas & Castanes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Theodore John Castanes handle?
Theodore John Castanes focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Theodore John Castanes practiced law?
Theodore John Castanes has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Theodore John Castanes go to law school?
Theodore John Castanes earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Theodore John Castanes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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