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Athena Farmakis

Athena Farmakis

Chicago, IL. VanDerGinst Law, P.C.- Injury Attorneys
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Athena Farmakis was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, graduated with a B.A. from Northwestern University, and received her law degree from DePaul University College of law. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Athena has tried 67 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials in complex and media-sensitive cases. Athena currently practices in all areas of personal injury including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, animal attacks, negligent security, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and medical malpractice.

As a former prosecutor, Athena dedicated much of her legal career to serving the public for over 20 years as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. Known for her zealous advocacy, Athena fought for the rights of countless victims and their families in homicide, sexual assault, child abuse and many other violent crimes often resulting in personal and catastrophic injury. She also led the prosecution of countless weapons, narcotics and financial crimes cases. Her dedication and hard work has afforded her with vast, wide-ranging trial expertise and knowledge of the litigation process. Athena has also actively participated in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings and has made several presentations as speaker, lecturer and panelist. She has additional legal experience in real estate management involving landlord/tenant disputes, tax appeal matters and capital improvement project management.

Athena is very active in her community and is committed to people and issues outside of the courtroom. She currently serves as president of her 30 story high-rise condominium association in Chicago where she presides over disciplinary and mediation hearings and works closely with association attorneys in managing legal disputes.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Workers' Compensation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Additional Practice Area
  • Veterans Disability
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations on personal injury cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
ID Number: ARDC 6217563
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Attorney
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys
- Current
Attorney
Athena Farmakis, Attorney at Law
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Attorney Litigation Supervisor
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Education
DePaul College of Law
J.D. (1993)
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Professional Associations
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Member, Volunteer
Current
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Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board
Member of the Board
Current
Activities: Former member of the board overseeing the Illinois Redeploy program seeking to reduce the number of incarcerated youth through non-detention community alternatives.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago
Instructor
Current
Activities: Lawyers in the Classroom Program
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Chicago Kent College of Law
Substitute Trial Advocacy Instructor, Mock Trial Judge
Current
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State Bar of Illinois  # 6217563
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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VanDerGinst Law
Contact & Map
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys
1 N LaSalle St.
Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60602
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys
300 Walnut St.
Suite 6
Des Moines, IA 50309
Toll-Free: (866) 797-4529
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys
4950 38th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
Telephone: (800) 797-5391
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Attorneys
1030 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed