Atty. David L. Garfinkle

Atty. David L. Garfinkle

David L. Garfinkle is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment law, internet law and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About David L. Garfinkle at a glance

David L. Garfinkle is a ip, entertainment, and internet attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Duke University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David L. Garfinkle is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment law, internet law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Garfinkle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Garfinkle 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.

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

David L. Garfinkle is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 L. Garfinkle

Where is David L. Garfinkle's law office located?
David L. Garfinkle's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Garfinkle handle?
David L. Garfinkle focuses on ip, entertainment, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David L. Garfinkle practiced law?
David L. Garfinkle has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David L. Garfinkle go to law school?
David L. Garfinkle earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David L. Garfinkle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Duke University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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