About George D.
George D. Gountanis built his academic foundation across three institutions. He earned a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, followed by an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management in Lincolnshire. He completed his legal studies at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where he received his J.D.
After law school, Gountanis established a practice grounded in federal and state work. He is admitted to the bar in Illinois and is authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Those admissions have shaped a career that moves between courtroom appearances and client counseling.
Gountanis has held positions at Therman Law Offices, LTD. and at the Bankruptcy Center of Illinois. At each, he has taken on client matters that require attention to procedural detail and an understanding of both bankruptcy rules and Illinois state practice. He has experience representing individuals and entities in matters that intersect federal and state processes.
His professional memberships underscore his engagement with the local legal community. He maintains active memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. He is also a member of the Hellenic Bar Association, a professional group that connects lawyers of Hellenic heritage and those interested in related legal issues. These associations provide him with regular access to continuing legal education and networking opportunities.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in the courtroom. He prefers clear, direct explanations when advising clients. That approach carries through to negotiations and case preparation. He tends to prioritize practical outcomes and procedural preparedness over courtroom theatrics.
Outside of casework, Gountanis’s background in business—through his M.B.A.—informs how he evaluates client options. It gives him a framework for discussing financial restructuring and the business implications of legal choices. That dual perspective is useful when legal questions overlap with economic realities.
He continues to practice in the Chicago area, drawing on his combined legal and business education. His work involves bankruptcy matters and related civil litigation, and he represents clients in both Illinois state courts and in the Northern District of Illinois federal court. His current practice centers on bankruptcy matters.
