Atty. David C. Van Dyke

Atty. David C. Van Dyke

David C. Van Dyke is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, environmental, intellectual property.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About David C. Van Dyke at a glance

David C. Van Dyke is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. District Court (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1999), and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships •American Intellectual Property Law Association •Illinois State Bar Association •Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David C. Van Dyke is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, environmental, intellectual property
  • David C. received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David C. practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Van Dyke's Areas of Practice

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

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.

David C. Van Dyke is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David C. Van Dyke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 C. Van Dyke

Where is David C. Van Dyke's law office located?
David C. Van Dyke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David C. Van Dyke handle?
David C. Van Dyke focuses on business, ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David C. Van Dyke practiced law?
David C. Van Dyke has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David C. Van Dyke go to law school?
David C. Van Dyke earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact David C. Van Dyke for a consultation?
You can contact David C. Van Dyke 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.
What awards or recognition has David C. Van Dyke received?
David C. Van Dyke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1990
B.S.
University of Iowa
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2011
California
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2013
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2013

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