Atty. William Michael Gerek

Atty. William Michael Gerek

William Michael Gerek is a lawyer practicing estate planning, executive compensation, employee benefits. William received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Chicago Chicago 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About William Michael Gerek at a glance

William Michael Gerek is a estate planning, employment, and employment contracts attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1975) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Gerek is a lawyer practicing estate planning, executive compensation, employee benefits
  • William received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Gerek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Gerek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Michael Gerek is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Contracts

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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 Michael Gerek

Where is William Michael Gerek's law office located?
William Michael Gerek's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Gerek handle?
William Michael Gerek focuses on estate planning, employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Michael Gerek practiced law?
William Michael Gerek has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Michael Gerek go to law school?
William Michael Gerek earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William Michael Gerek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1975
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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