Atty. David William Higer

Atty. David William Higer

David William Higer is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, copyright infringement, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Higer at a glance

David William Higer is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Idaho (2004), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2005), and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Washington (B.S. Civil, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Higer is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, copyright infringement, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • David practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David William Higer's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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David William Higer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 William Higer

Where is David William Higer's law office located?
David William Higer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Higer handle?
David William Higer focuses on patent, copyright, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David William Higer practiced law?
David William Higer has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did David William Higer go to law school?
David William Higer earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Civil, 1995).
How can I contact David William Higer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Civil
University of Washington
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Idaho
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2005
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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