Eric D. Kaplan

A partner at Kaplan & Gournis P.C. based in Chicago, Illinois, attorney Eric D. Kaplan dedicates his practice primarily to defending the rights of individuals facing professional liability lawsuits. He is also well-versed in litigating employment practices liability, public entity liability and personal injury cases.

Over his three decades in the legal field, Mr. Kaplan has represented a broad spectrum of clients in individual and class action lawsuits, such as lawyers, accountants, directors and officials, designers, engineers, fiduciaries, real estate brokers, credit reporting services, insurance companies, auctioneers, appraisers, premium finance companies, commercial journals, public adjusters, market research groups and surveyors.

Furthermore, Mr. Kaplan advises lawyers in discipline-related matters before the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. He has acted on behalf of clients in state administrative organizations as well as state and federal tribunals at the trial and appellate level in Illinois, Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, California, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. 

In 1988, Mr. Kaplan graduated cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Four years later, he received his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law and obtained his license to practice in Illinois (1992) and Wisconsin.

Recognized as a knowledgeable and valued member of his legal community, Mr. Kaplan has written extensively for many prominent publications and presented on a variety of legal topics.