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Mr. Sanders has been a litigator for more than 20 years. He has spent a considerable portion of his practice working on a broad range of complex litigation matters including antitrust, trade secrets, consumer fraud, civil RICO, securities fraud and insurance coverage. In 1990, Mr. Sanders was admitted to the New York Bar, the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, as well as the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York. He is not currently licensed to practice in the state of New York. He now practices in the state of Illinois, admitted in 1994 to the Illinois Bar. He is also currently admitted in several prestigious U.S. courts including: U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994; U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1993; U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court. Litigation Percentage 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Education University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. – 1989 St John’s University, Jamaica, New York – 1986 B.A. Honors: Summa Cum Laude Major: Economics Contact Info:gsanders@gmslaw.net(312) 624-7645 Click here to visit website
Jurisdiction
Illinois
State Capital
Springfield
Highest Court
Illinois Supreme Court
Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Katherine Jones
When our mid-sized manufacturing company was unexpectedly served with a significant antitrust complaint, we were overwhelmed. The allegations were complex, and the opposing counsel was a large, aggressive firm. We needed an attorney with deep litigation experience who could navigate the high-stakes pressure. From our first consultation, George M. Sanders demonstrated exactly why his 20+ years of complex litigation experience is so invaluable. He didn't just understand the legal theories; he had a practical, strategic grasp of how to dismantle the plaintiff's case. His background in antitrust and trade secrets was immediately evident as he pinpointed weaknesses in their claims related to our market analysis and proprietary processes. Mr. Sanders guided us through every phase with a calm, commanding professionalism, explaining our options clearly without ever resorting to legalese. His negotiation at the mediation was masterful, resulting in a dismissal with highly favorable terms for our company, avoiding a costly and protracted trial. He is more than a lawyer; he is a strategic partner who protects your business. I cannot recommend George Sanders highly enough for any serious commercial litigation matter.