Atty. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.

Atty. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.

Charles Lee Mudd Jr. has operated his own law firm, Mudd Law Offices, since 2001. In the last fifteen years, the firm has grown to become an internationally recognized diversified practice providing representation to a clientele of local, national, and international individuals and business organizations, particularly focused on Internet, cyber, and emerging technology issues.

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About Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. at a glance

Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mudd Law Offices. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1997), Illinois (1999), Connecticut (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Quinnipiac College (J.D., 1997) and Purdue University (M.A. Purdue, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of International Technology Law Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Lee Mudd Jr. has operated his own law firm, Mudd Law Offices, since 2001
  • In the last fifteen years, the firm has grown to become an internationally recognized diversified practice providing representation to a clientele of local, national, and international individuals and business organizations, particularly focused on Internet, cyber, and emerging technology issues
  • Prior to starting his own firm, Charles worked for Cummings & Lockwood, a full-service, mid-sized law firm, in its Stamford, Connecticut office practicing in its commercial litigation and emerging technologies groups
  • His tenure at Cummings & Lockwood followed a one-year clerkship with a United States District Court Judge in Bridgeport, Connecticut and a two-year clerkship with the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana
  • For more than fifteen years, Charles has been significantly involved in Internet and technology-related transactional matters and litigation throughout the United States at both the trial and appellate levels
  • In addition to appearing before federal circuit courts, he filed two writs for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on Internet issues
  • He also drafted legislation seeking amendments to the Illinois eavesdropping statute as well as other Internet matters
  • Charles currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where he has taight privacy and technology courses and guest lectures
  • He also guest lectures at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois
  • Most recently, Charles founded and serves as the co-host for Startup Radio, an online radio station providing business and legal information about startups and entrepreneurs
  • Apart from practicing law, Charles has been an active member of the legal community
  • He has recently been appointed Chair of the Social Media & Gaming Committee for the International Technology Law Association
  • He served as Chair for the Intellectual Property Section of the Illinois State Bar Association and as a member of the Utah State Bar’s Cyberlaw Section
  • Recently, Charles was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Illinois edition of Super Lawyers
  • Lead Articles Editor, Quinnipiac Law Review (1996-1997)
  • Co-Creator, President (1996)
  • Vice President and Treasurer (1997), Quinnipiac Law and Technology Association
  • Scholarship (1995-1997)

Recipient

  • Service to the Law School Award
  • Academic Excellence Award
  • Distinguished Academic Achievement Award for Law of the European Union, Fall 1996 and Jurisprudence, Spring 1997
  • Judicial Intern, The Honorable Alfred V. Covello, U.S
  • District Court Judge, USDC, District of Connecticut (1996)
  • Extern, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S
  • Dept. of Commerce (1996)

Judicial Clerk

  • The Honorable John T. Sharpnack, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana (1997-1999)
  • The Honorable Alan H. Nevas, U.S
  • District Court Senior Judge, USDC, Dist. of Conn. (1999-2000)

Adjunct Faculty

  • Department of Political Science, IUPUI (1998-1999)
  • University of Connecticut School of Law (2000)
  • Department of Political Science, Quinnipiac College (1995-1997)
  • Associate, Cummings & Lockwood (2000-2001)
  • Founder and Member, Privacy Resolutions P.C. dba Mudd Law Offices (2001-)
  • John Marshall Law School (2002-). 2nd Vice-President, Board of Directors, Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois (2005)

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate 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 Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.

Where is Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.'s law office located?
Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mudd Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. handle?
Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. practiced law?
Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. go to law school?
Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (M.A. Purdue, 1994).
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What awards or recognition has Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. received?
Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Augmented Reality Business Start Ups Commercial Litigation Aerospace Contracts Aerospace Law Aerospace Technology Artificial Intelligence Artists Rights Aviation And Aerospace Brand Management Business Law Chemical Intellectual Property Civil Fraud Civil Law Computer Fraud Computer Law Computer Security Computer Software Law Computer Technology Computers and Software Content Licensing Contracts Copyright Infringement Copyright Licensing Copyright Litigation Copyright Prosecution Copyright Protection Copyright Registration Copyrights Crowdfunding Cyber Law Cybersquatting Data Breach Data Security Defamation Digital Signatures Domain Name Infringement Domain Names Drone Law E Commerce E Discovery EAR Electrical Intellectual Property Electronic Intellectual Property Electronic Security Entertainment Contracts Entertainment Finance Entertainment Liability Entertainment Litigation Federal Litigation Fine Arts Fraud Gaming Law Identity Theft Industrial Models And Designs Industrial Property Information And Privacy Information Technology Information Technology Contracts Information Technology Licensing Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Enforcement Intellectual Property Infringement Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Portfolio Management Intellectual Property Procurement Intellectual Property Prosecution Interactive Multimedia Law International Computer Law International Copyright Law International Intellectual Property International Licensing International Trademarks Internet Internet Copyright Law Internet Intellectual Property Internet Law Internet Liability Internet Licensing Internet Litigation Internet Technology Internet Trademarks ITAR Libel And Slander Libel Slander and Defamation Libel-Defamation Literary Property Mechanical Intellectual Property Media Libel Motion Picture Finance Motion Picture Production And Distribution Motion Pictures And Television Multimedia Law New Media Law Piracy Privacy And Publicity Privacy Law Privacy Litigation Proprietary Rights Protection Of Personality Right Of Privacy Right Of Publicity Robotics Social Media Software Copyright Software Licensing Software Protection Software Publishing Technology Space Law Space Regulations Technology and Science Technology Contracts Technology Law Technology Licensing Theater Law Theft Of Trade Secrets Trade Secret Misappropriation Trade Secrets Trademark Arbitration Trademark Infringement Trademark Licensing Trademark Litigation Trademark Prosecution Trademark Protection Trademark Registration Trademarks Trial Practice U.S. Supreme Court Litigation Video Gaming Law Video Law Virtual Reality

Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac College
- 1997
M.A. Purdue
Purdue University
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 1999
Connecticut
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2005
Utah
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2018
Colorado
Admitted: 2023

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