Atty. David Joseph Hurley

Atty. David Joseph Hurley

David Joseph Hurley is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, general practice, patents and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About David Joseph Hurley at a glance

David Joseph Hurley is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Knechtel, Demeur & Samlan. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered (1999). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1999) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. Aerospace, 1991). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Joseph Hurley is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, general practice, patents and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • David practices at Knechtel, Demeur & Samlan in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Hurley's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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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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 Joseph Hurley

Where is David Joseph Hurley's law office located?
David Joseph Hurley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Knechtel, Demeur & Samlan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Hurley handle?
David Joseph Hurley focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Joseph Hurley practiced law?
David Joseph Hurley has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did David Joseph Hurley go to law school?
David Joseph Hurley earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Aerospace, 1991).
How can I contact David Joseph Hurley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1999
B.S. Aerospace
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered
Admitted: 1999

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