Atty. Cheryl Eileen Whitesel

Atty. Cheryl Eileen Whitesel

Cheryl Eileen Whitesel is a lawyer practicing patent law, trademark law, copyright law and 1 other area of law. Cheryl received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheryl Eileen Whitesel at a glance

Cheryl Eileen Whitesel is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1980) and Illinois (1981). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1980) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cheryl Eileen Whitesel is a lawyer practicing patent law, trademark law, copyright law and 1 other area of law
  • Cheryl received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Cheryl practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl Eileen Whitesel's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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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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Where is Cheryl Eileen Whitesel's law office located?
Cheryl Eileen Whitesel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl Eileen Whitesel handle?
Cheryl Eileen Whitesel focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cheryl Eileen Whitesel practiced law?
Cheryl Eileen Whitesel has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Cheryl Eileen Whitesel go to law school?
Cheryl Eileen Whitesel earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1980
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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