Atty. William Gary Potratz

Atty. William Gary Potratz

William Gary Potratz is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, mediation and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gary Potratz at a glance

William Gary Potratz is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Potratz & Associates, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1993). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and DePaul University (B.A., 1978). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois State Bar Young Lawyers Division Council. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gary Potratz is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, mediation and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Potratz & Associates, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Gary Potratz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gary Potratz 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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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

Common questions about William Gary Potratz

Where is William Gary Potratz's law office located?
William Gary Potratz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Potratz & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gary Potratz handle?
William Gary Potratz focuses on business, real estate, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Gary Potratz practiced law?
William Gary Potratz has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Gary Potratz go to law school?
William Gary Potratz earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact William Gary Potratz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1993

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