Basileios J. Foutris

Basileios "Bill" J. Foutris is a seasoned civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with a distinguished record of representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. With decades of experience navigating the complex intersection of civil rights law and police accountability, Foutris has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate for victims of excessive force, false arrest, and unlawful government conduct throughout the greater Chicago area and Illinois.

Foutris has dedicated a substantial portion of his practice to holding police departments and municipal entities accountable for misconduct, including cases involving wrongful death at the hands of officers, fabricated evidence, and systemic civil rights abuses. His deep familiarity with Section 1983 federal civil rights litigation and Illinois state law tort claims enables him to pursue justice through multiple legal avenues, whether in federal or state court. Clients and colleagues alike describe him as a thorough and determined litigator who is unafraid to take on powerful government defendants.

Throughout his career, Foutris has represented a wide range of clients — from individuals subjected to unlawful police stops and searches to families who have lost loved ones in officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths. His approach combines meticulous factual investigation with a command of constitutional law, allowing him to build compelling cases that often result in meaningful settlements or verdicts. His commitment to civil rights extends beyond individual cases, as he remains an active member of the Illinois legal community and a recognized voice on police accountability issues.