Gary Annes

Gary Annes is an Illinois personal injury lawyer and a partner at Abels & Annes, P.C., with more than 20 years of experience representing people harmed by negligence. He handles auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse claims. His practice combines careful case preparation, direct communication, and determined advocacy. He has resolved matters through jury trials, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation while pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, and other significant documented losses.

Gary earned his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in 1995. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1992. He joined the Illinois Bar in 1995 and the Arizona Bar in 2010. His education and multistate licensure support his analysis of evidence, liability, damages, and procedural issues in complex personal injury cases involving insurers, businesses, property owners, and healthcare providers.

Gary previously worked for a defense firm, representing clients in automobile, premises liability, construction, toxic tort, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice actions. He handled cases before Illinois circuit and appellate courts. That experience gave him insight into insurance strategies used to limit recoveries. He now applies that knowledge when investigating claims, evaluating defenses, negotiating settlements, and preparing persuasive cases for injured clients seeking fair financial relief through litigation when necessary.

Gary Annes belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, and Public Justice. He has received repeated Illinois Super Lawyers recognition, including Top 100 selections, and recognition from the National Trial Lawyers. He has written and presented on personal injury damages, medical malpractice, negotiation, and trial strategy. His work reflects experienced judgment, ethical advocacy, and a commitment to helping injured people seek justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Abels & Annes, P.C.
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Member, The Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University School of Law in Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
  BA in Political Science

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