Atty. Benjamin T. Horton

Atty. Benjamin T. Horton

Benjamin T. Horton is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, consumer products, electrical and software engineering and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Benjamin T. Horton at a glance

Benjamin T. Horton is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeals, Federa (2005). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan (B.S. Electrical, 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Benjamin T. Horton is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, consumer products, electrical and software engineering and 1 other area of law
  • Benjamin received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Benjamin practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin T. Horton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin T. Horton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Consumer Protection

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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 Chicago 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 Benjamin T. Horton

Where is Benjamin T. Horton's law office located?
Benjamin T. Horton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin T. Horton handle?
Benjamin T. Horton focuses on ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Benjamin T. Horton practiced law?
Benjamin T. Horton has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Benjamin T. Horton go to law school?
Benjamin T. Horton earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Electrical, 1999).
How can I contact Benjamin T. Horton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2005
B.S. Electrical
University of Michigan
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeals, Federa
Admitted: 2005

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