Atty. David Charles McKone

Atty. David Charles McKone

Hon. David Charles McKone is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, communications & media.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David Charles McKone at a glance

David Charles McKone is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1992), Virginia (2002), District of Columbia (2003), and Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2002) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. David Charles McKone is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, communications & media
  • David received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles McKone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles McKone 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.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Charles McKone

Where is David Charles McKone's law office located?
David Charles McKone'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 David Charles McKone handle?
David Charles McKone focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Charles McKone practiced law?
David Charles McKone has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David Charles McKone go to law school?
David Charles McKone earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact David Charles McKone for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2002
B.S.
Michigan State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992
Virginia
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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