Atty. Daniel John Burnham

Atty. Daniel John Burnham

Daniel John Burnham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Daniel received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (224) 561-4452

Profile Summary

About Daniel John Burnham at a glance

Daniel John Burnham is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and Missouri registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois (B.S.M.E., 1989). Active member of Illinois State and Federal Circuit Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel John Burnham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Daniel received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Daniel practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel John Burnham's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Daniel John Burnham is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel John Burnham

Where is Daniel John Burnham's law office located?
Daniel John Burnham'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 Daniel John Burnham handle?
Daniel John Burnham focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel John Burnham practiced law?
Daniel John Burnham has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Daniel John Burnham go to law school?
Daniel John Burnham earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S.M.E., 1989).
How can I contact Daniel John Burnham for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel John Burnham 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.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University
- 1995
B.S.M.E.
University of Illinois
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Missouri registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.