Atty. Anne Celeste Keays

Atty. Anne Celeste Keays

Anne Celeste Keays is a lawyer practicing business, copyright infringement, copyright licensing and 37 other areas of law. Anne received a B.A. degree from Clarke College, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Northfield Northfield 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Anne Celeste Keays at a glance

Anne Celeste Keays is an Of Counsel based in Northfield, Illinois, practicing at Neal & McDevitt, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trademark, contracts, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Institute of Technology (J.D., 1985) and Clarke College B.A. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University M.B.A. (—). Active member of International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Northfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Anne Celeste Keays is a lawyer practicing business, copyright infringement, copyright licensing and 37 other areas of law
  • Anne received a B.A. degree from Clarke College, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Anne practices at Neal & McDevitt, LLC in Northfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Anne Celeste Keays's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anne Celeste Keays handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Contracts

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Northfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Anne Celeste Keays

Where is Anne Celeste Keays's law office located?
Anne Celeste Keays's law practice is located in Northfield, Illinois. The firm is Neal & McDevitt, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anne Celeste Keays handle?
Anne Celeste Keays focuses on trademark, contracts, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Anne Celeste Keays practiced law?
Anne Celeste Keays has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Anne Celeste Keays go to law school?
Anne Celeste Keays earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—).
How can I contact Anne Celeste Keays for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Institute of Technology
- 1985
Clarke College B.A. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University M.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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