Atty. Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Daniel, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025.
Litigation - Patent Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Daniel Schwartz at a Glance
Daniel Schwartz is a patent attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Schwartz
- Daniel Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent
- Daniel, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Daniel Schwartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Schwartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Patent Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Daniel Schwartz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Schwartz's practice in the field of patent.
Focused Patent Practice
Concentrating on patent means Daniel Schwartz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel Schwartz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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