Atty. Derek Lee Cottier
Derek Lee Cottier is a lawyer practicing real estate, intellectual property, construction / development and 3 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from St.
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Derek Lee Cottier is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dykema. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1984) and Illinois (1987). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1984) and St. Lawrence University B.A. magna cum laude St. Lawrence University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Lee Cottier is a lawyer practicing real estate, intellectual property, construction / development and 3 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Derek practices at Dykema in Chicago, IL
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Derek Lee Cottier's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Lee Cottier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Derek Lee Cottier is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Derek Lee Cottier is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Derek Lee Cottier is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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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