Deanna  Besbekos-LaPage

Deanna Besbekos-LaPage

  • Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer Law, Securities Law ...
  • Illinois
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For over a decade, Deanna has advocated for investors who have suffered at the hands of financial advisors, registered investment advisors, and insurance companies. Deanna successfully arbitrated cases through FINRA’s Dispute Resolution program, JAMS, and AAA. She has also litigated cases for investors in both state and federal court. She has helped hundreds of clients recover their hard-earned savings. As an active member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, through which she has served on the SRO committee and as Chair of the Amicus Curiae committee, Deanna spearheaded several efforts to change legislation, regulations, and develop case law to protect investors. In 2017, she served as the Chair of the Amicus Curiae committee, which submitted several briefs to courts across the country to influence case law to protect investors. In 2017, PIABA honored Deanna with the “Outstanding Service Award” for her efforts in helping investors.

Deanna graduated Cum Laude from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Illinois-Chicago with a B.A. in Psychology. Throughout her education, she earned several academic achievements including the Dean’s List, the Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship and several CALI Awards. While attending college and law school, Deanna also worked for Stoltmann Law Offices, which inspired her to continue in this field.

Mrs. LaPage was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in November 2012. Additionally, she was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in March 2013. She is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association.

Practice Areas
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
    Securities Law
    Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Case Evaluations
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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United States Court of Federal Claims
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D.
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University of Illinois - Chicago
B.A.
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Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Professional Associations
Justinian Society of Lawyers
Member
Current
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Hellenic Bar Association
Member
Current
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Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Member
Current
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Illinois Bar Association
Member
Current
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
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Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association
Current
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Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Amicus Committee, Former Chair of the Amicus Committee, Former member of the SRO Committee
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. I was a victim of securities fraud how can I file a case of be included on a case
A: I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. If Mr. Beam was a registered FINRA Broker, you can file a case in the FINRA arbitration against the brokerage that he was working for at the time. We would be happy to help you with this issue. Our firm represents clients of brokers, brokerage firms, and financial advisors on a contingency fee basis, and can help you determine the best course of action to take.
Q. I was accused of shoplifting and I saw the security guard placing the "stolen" item underneath my car.
A: This is not a securities law question. I would post under a different category.
Q. Hello, I am curious About an Armed Security Officer Position.
A: This is not a a securities law question. I would re-categorize your question to obtain an answer.
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Chicago, IL, USA
Barrington, IL, USA
Downers Grove, IL, USA