Atty. Charles R. Bernardini

Atty. Charles R. Bernardini

Charles R. Bernardini is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles R. Bernardini at a glance

Charles R. Bernardini is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, ip, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Illinois (B.S. Communications, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles R. Bernardini is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Charles practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles R. Bernardini's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles R. Bernardini is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Charles R. Bernardini is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Charles R. Bernardini is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Charles R. Bernardini is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Charles R. Bernardini is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

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 R. Bernardini

Where is Charles R. Bernardini's law office located?
Charles R. Bernardini's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles R. Bernardini handle?
Charles R. Bernardini focuses on business, ip, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles R. Bernardini practiced law?
Charles R. Bernardini has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Charles R. Bernardini go to law school?
Charles R. Bernardini earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S. Communications, 1968).
How can I contact Charles R. Bernardini for a consultation?
You can contact Charles R. Bernardini directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles R. Bernardini received?
Charles R. Bernardini's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1972
B.S. Communications
University of Illinois
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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