Deanna Cairo Arthur

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DEANNA CAIRO ARTHUR is a Partner at GWC where she works in the firm’s Human Resources, Administration and Operations department, as well as the personal injury department as a practicing attorney.

dcairo@gwclaw.com
PH: (312) 999-9999

Deanna graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BA in Communications and an MS in Kinesiology & Sports Studies. Deanna’s time at GWC began during the summer months in college working as a mailroom clerk and later as a full-time paralegal. Having grown up surrounded by the law, it was only natural that Deanna would choose to pursue a career as a practicing injury attorney working on behalf of injured people. Deanna attended the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly known as John Marshall Law School). Upon earning her Juris Doctorate and passing the bar exam, Deanna became a practicing personal injury attorney with GWC. Her passion for applying her legal knowledge and experience to best serve the needs of her clients, makes her ideally suited to be a fierce advocate for justice.

Memberships & Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Italian American Labor Council
  • Justinian Society of Lawyers

Education History

  • Eastern Illinois University
  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly known as John Marshall Law School)

Recognition

  • Leading Lawyers, 2015
  • Emerging Lawyers, 2018-2023

Recognition

Deanna Arthur Emerging Lawyers 2025 badge

Not only has Deanna brought justice to hundreds of GWC clients, she has also emersed herself in GWC’s administration and firm operations to learn the mechanics of a successful firm, which has led to her transition to working directly with GWC’s Director of Administration & Operations and Managing Partner.  Deanna assists with the management, accounting, and case management duties of the law firm. With her unique set of management and organizational skills, coupled with her dedication and loyalty to GWC, Deanna possesses very unique knowledge and skills which are critically important to the firm.

Deanna is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Italian American Labor Council, and the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Deanna has also been named an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers Magazine every year since 2018. Fewer than 2% of all attorneys licensed in each state have earned the distinction of being named an Emerging Lawyer, which is an honor reserved for those who have been identified by their peers to be among the top lawyers age 40 or younger (or for those who have practiced law for no longer than 10 years). Deanna was previously profiled in Leading Lawyers Magazine in 2015, along with her father, GWC Managing Partner/Owner, Louis C. Cairo and her brother, GWC partner, Louis A. Cairo.

In those rare moments when she is not dedicating herself to GWC, Deanna enjoys spending time with her husband and children and fitness.

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Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

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He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

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