Lawyer Constantine John (Chris) Gekas, graduated from
University of Chicago, B.A., 1967 University of Illinois, J.D., 1970; DePaul University College of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, 2007, is now employed by Gekas Law LLP at
11 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60603.
While being a member of Illinois State Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona; Virginia State Bar; District of Columbia Bar; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on Litigation; Intellectual Property Law; Health Law; Committee on Medical Research, Biotechnology & Clinical Ethical Issues); American Intellectual Property Law Association., Constantine John (Chris) Gekas is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Constantine John (Chris) Gekas as your lawyer, you should consider whether Constantine John (Chris) Gekas offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Constantine John (Chris) Gekas has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Constantine John (Chris) Gekas has been admitted in 1971, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar, 1983); 1973, District of Columbia, Virginia and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1993, Arizona; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2005, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; 2009, U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His or her practice areas include Complex Litigation; Appellate Practice; Commodities; Securities; Intellectual Property; Patent Litigation; Trademarks; Trade Secrets; Copyrights; Construction Litigation; Employment Law; Bankruptcy Litigation; Real Estate.
Constantine John (Chris) Gekas's college and law school education includes University of Chicago, B.A., 1967, University of Illinois, J.D., 1970; DePaul University College of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, 2007. Other biographical background includes Partner, Gekas Law LLP, 2009?. Shareholder, Gekas & Associates, Ltd., 1997-2009. Shareholder, Harvitt & Gekas, Ltd., 1985-1997. Regional Counsel, Midwest Region, Division of Enforcement, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1980-1984. Assistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia, 1976-1980. Associate Counsel, Subcommittee on Crime, House Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives, 1974-1976. Counsel, Impeachment Inquiry, House Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives, 1974. Attorney, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice, 1973-1974. Associate, Chadwell, Keck, Kayser & Ruggles, Chicago, Illinois, 1971-1972.. You should contact other
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