Peter Francis Geraci

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Peter Francis Geraci is a prominent Chicago-based bankruptcy attorney. He is a graduate of Foreman High School, DePaul University and DePaul University College of Law, and is a lifelong resident of Chicago. [1] Geraci's great-grandfather, Francis A. Hoffmann, was corporation counsel for Chicago in the 1880s.[ citation needed ] His great-great grandfather, Francis A. Hoffmann, was a founder of the Republican Party, and lieutenant governor of Illinois during the Civil War, having been elected on Abraham Lincoln’s ticket in 1860.

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Practice

Peter Francis Geraci is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Courts of Illinois, [2] Indiana, [3] Wisconsin, [4] New York, [5] Florida, [6] California [7] and Michigan. [8]

Companies

Geraci is the founder of Geraci Law, L.L.C., the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in the country. Geraci Law, L.L.C. has about 80 attorneys practicing in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, with over 30 locations. [9] TV commercials for Geraci Law's bankruptcy services have become an example of urban culture associated with Chicago.

Peter Francis Geraci is the CEO of Professional Financial Guidance, L.L.C., an online provider of debtor education for consumer bankruptcy. [10]

Writing

Geraci authored the 1989 book The Bankruptcy Solution: The Insiders' Guide to Bankruptcy and How It Can Help You! [11] He also offers a revised version of the book online for free. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Peter Francis Geraci Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  2. ↑ Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission. "Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  3. ↑ Indiana Roll of Attorneys. "Indiana Roll of Attorneys" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  4. ↑ Wisconsin State Bar Lawyer Search. "Wisconsin State Bar Lawyer Search" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  5. ↑ NYS Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration. "NYS Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  6. ↑ The Florida Bar. "The Florida Bar" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  7. ↑ The State Bar of California. "State Bar of California" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  8. ↑ State Bar of Michigan. "State Bar of Michigan Member Directory" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  9. ↑ Geraci Law L.L.C. "infotapes.com" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  10. ↑ Professional Financial Guidance L.L.C. "Professional Financial Guidance" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  11. ↑ The Bankruptcy Solution at WorldCat. Retrieved on 18 October 2008.
  12. ↑ Bankruptcy Book by Peter Francis Geraci. "Bankruptcy Book by Peter Francis Gerci" . Retrieved 15 May 2014.


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