Atty. David C. Read
David C. Read is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, aerospace, cleantech and renewables and 6 other areas of law.
Aerospace & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 34+ Years Experience
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About David C. Read at a Glance
David C. Read is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, consumer, health care, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1992) and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U. (1998). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Purdue University (B.S. Civil, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Read
- David C. Read is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, aerospace, cleantech and renewables and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL
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David C. Read's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Read 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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Health Care Law in Chicago
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Aviation Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose David C. Read
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 David C. Read's practice in the field of patent, consumer, health care, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Read brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Indiana and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U., David C. Read can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, consumer, and health care, David C. Read can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means David C. Read 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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