Atty. Brett Tolpin

Atty. Brett Tolpin

Brett Tolpin is a lawyer practicing litigation, copyright application, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law. Brett received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett Tolpin at a glance

Brett Tolpin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Tolpin & Partners PC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, criminal defense, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1996), Illinois (2003), U.S. Supreme Court (2003), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2005). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1993). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brett Tolpin is a lawyer practicing litigation, copyright application, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Brett received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Brett practices at Tolpin & Partners PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brett Tolpin's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Intellectual Property

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

Brett Tolpin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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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 Brett Tolpin

Where is Brett Tolpin's law office located?
Brett Tolpin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Tolpin & Partners PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett Tolpin handle?
Brett Tolpin focuses on trademark, copyright, criminal defense, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brett Tolpin practiced law?
Brett Tolpin has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Brett Tolpin go to law school?
Brett Tolpin earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Brett Tolpin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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