$ 300-400 per hour
Jack Darrow Franks
About Jack
Biography
Jack's background in multinational and commercial litigation and his federal court experience support his practice in complex commercial litigation, general business law and injury law.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Jack Franks
19333 East Grant Highway, Marengo, IL, 60152
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Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Legisloator of the Year, Associated Firefighters
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Legislator of the Year, Illinois Bankers Association
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Honoree, AFL-CIO
2000
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
First Among Equals, Model United Nations
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Chairman of the Board, State Bank Group
1999 - Present
State Representative, State Of Illinois
1993 - Present
Partner, Franks Gerkin & McKenna, PC
Associations
2007 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Action Standing CommitteAttorney Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
McHenry County Bar Association
Member
1999 - 2006
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Corporate Entity vs. John Doe
Recovered $12,000,000 for client
Education
1989
American University
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
1984
London School of Economics and Political Science
General Course
Speaking Engagements
2010
International Ethics Symposium
Impeachment of Rod Blagojevich
Publications
2013
West Group publication
Caylee's Law
1989
Administrative Law Journal of the American University
Articles Editor
1988
Administrative Law Journal of the American University
Articles Editor
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese