Gary Annes

Gary Annes is a law partner at Abels & Annes, P.C. He has focused on handling personal injury law for over twenty years. The types of injury cases he works on include auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice and sexual abuse.

Since becoming a lawyer in 1995, Gary has handled many jury trials. Further, he has resolved numerous cases by arbitration and mediation. He has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients.

Education

Gary grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. In 1992, he received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. In 1995, he received his juris doctor from the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Law Licenses

Gary was sworn in to the Illinois Bar in 1995. He later became a member of the Arizona Bar in 2010.

Honors

Gary was selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2017-2020. This distinction is given to the top five percent of attorneys. In 2020 he is on the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100 List.

He has a “10.0 Superb” personal injury lawyer rating from AVVO. Also, he has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List.

Publications

Gary has co-authored the following publications:

• Physical Injuries, Plaintiff’s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases – 2016 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Supplement to Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice – 2013 Supplemental Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Physical Injuries, Plaintiff’s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases – 2012 Edition Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education

• Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice – 2011 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Supplement to Physical Injuries, Plaintiff’s Perspective: proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases – 2009 Supplemental Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Physical Injuries, Plaintiff’s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases – 2006 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Initial Client Contact: Medical Malpractice – 2006 Edition Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

• Dispute Resolution: Alternative Procedures for Meeting Planners – The Meeting Professional, November, 1998.

Presentations

Gary has given the following presentations:

• Advanced Trial Tactics: Opening Statements and Direct Examination – November 18, 2014

• Physical Injuries, Plaintiff’s Perspective: Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases – February 11, 2010

• Swords and Shields: Lawyer Negotiations – November 1-2, 1998.

Gary’s Work Philosophy

Gary believes that the purpose of our judicial system is to give every individual the right to seek justice when they have been injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others. Due to the complexities of the modern judicial system, a skilled and experienced lawyer is necessary to obtain maximum compensation for injuries from an accident.

The insurance industry works to put up as many barriers as possible to deny ordinary citizens full financial recovery. Gary dedicates himself to fighting for people who have been harmed. His proven track record of success on behalf of his clients exemplifies the skill, dedication and experience necessary to prevail in today’s court system.

Prior Work Experience

Previously, Gary worked with a defense firm for several years. He represented the interests of various clients in the areas of automobile, premises liability, construction, toxic tort, insurance coverage and medical malpractice actions. He handled cases in both the Circuit and Appellate Courts of Illinois.

As a result, Gary learned all the ins and outs of the tactics used by the insurance industry to limit the recoveries of plaintiffs. He now uses this knowledge and experience to fight for accident victims.

Memberships

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)

• American Association of Justice

• The Illinois State Bar Association

• Public Justice