Atty. David Allan Greenfield

Atty. David Allan Greenfield

David Allan Greenfield is a lawyer practicing business, patent application, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1998, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About David Allan Greenfield at a glance

David Allan Greenfield is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (2009). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Cornell University (B.S. Cornell, 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Allan Greenfield is a lawyer practicing business, patent application, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1998, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Allan Greenfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Allan Greenfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Trade Secrets

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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 David Allan Greenfield

Where is David Allan Greenfield's law office located?
David Allan Greenfield's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Allan Greenfield handle?
David Allan Greenfield focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Allan Greenfield practiced law?
David Allan Greenfield has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did David Allan Greenfield go to law school?
David Allan Greenfield earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Cornell, 1998).
How can I contact David Allan Greenfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Cornell
Cornell University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 2009

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