Atty. Cary E. Donham

Atty. Cary E. Donham

Cary E. Donham is a lawyer practicing pharmaceutical and life sciences litigation, intellectual property litigation, educational institutions and 12 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (312) 535-4941

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About Cary E. Donham at a glance

Cary E. Donham is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Taft. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1988). Educated at Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Deacon, Community Involvement Fourth Presbyterian Church. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cary E. Donham is a lawyer practicing pharmaceutical and life sciences litigation, intellectual property litigation, educational institutions and 12 other areas of law
  • Cary received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Cary practices at Taft in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Cary E. Donham's law office located?
Cary E. Donham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Cary E. Donham practiced law?
Cary E. Donham has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Cary E. Donham go to law school?
Cary E. Donham earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Cary E. Donham receiandd?
Cary E. Donham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago Kent College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 1988

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