Atty. David Jerome Richter

Atty. David Jerome Richter

David Jerome Richter is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, intellectual property, technology and media and 2 other areas of law. David Jerome received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Chicago Chicago 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About David Jerome Richter at a glance

David Jerome Richter is a patent, ip, adr, and entertainment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1970), Illinois (1974), and Wisconsin registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1988). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 1970) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (M.B.A. University, 1967). Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Jerome Richter is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, intellectual property, technology and media and 2 other areas of law
  • David Jerome received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • David Jerome practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Jerome Richter's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David Jerome Richter is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Jerome Richter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Jerome Richter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

David Jerome Richter is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →

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 Jerome Richter

Where is David Jerome Richter's law office located?
David Jerome Richter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jerome Richter handle?
David Jerome Richter focuses on patent, ip, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Jerome Richter practiced law?
David Jerome Richter has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did David Jerome Richter go to law school?
David Jerome Richter earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (M.B.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact David Jerome Richter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1970
M.B.A. University
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1970
Illinois
Admitted: 1974
Wisconsin registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988

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