About Gary
Gary Annes practices at the intersection of trial work and civil litigation. He approaches each case with a steady, pragmatic style and an eye for detail. Colleagues describe him as methodical in the courtroom and thorough in preparation.
He earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1995. Before law school he studied political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, receiving his B.A. in 1992. Those academic years provided the foundation for a career spent largely in litigation and courtroom advocacy.
Annes is admitted to practice in both Arizona and Illinois. He has spent much of his career at Abels & Annes, P.C., where he is a partner. Over time he has taken on increasingly complex matters and courtroom responsibilities. The partnership role has him supervising case strategy, mentoring associates and managing client relationships.
Membership in professional organizations has been a consistent part of his professional life. He belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association and Public Justice. Those memberships keep him connected to trial practice developments and offer forums for continuing legal education and professional exchange.
In the courtroom he favors a straightforward approach. He prepares witnesses, sharpens themes and expects clarity in legal argument. He is known for careful case assessment before trial and for adjusting strategy if new facts emerge. Peers note his willingness to take difficult factual records to trial when merited.
Outside the courtroom he spends time refining motions, supervising discovery and consulting with experts. He also works on trial preparation tasks that often fall to senior lawyers: jury instructions, demonstrative exhibits and trial logistics. He brings procedural rigor to each stage of litigation, from pleading to post-trial motions.
His practice has evolved over decades of litigation work and professional engagement. He continues to handle matters at Abels & Annes, P.C., representing clients in litigation and trial proceedings.
