Atty. Donald Flayton

Atty. Donald Flayton

Donald Flayton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and arbitration, complex business litigation and arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Lisle Lisle 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Flayton at a glance

Donald Flayton is a business, ip, class action, and adr attorney based in Lisle, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1991). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1972) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lisle, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Flayton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and arbitration, complex business litigation and arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Donald practices in Lisle, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Flayton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald Flayton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Donald Flayton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Donald Flayton is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Donald Flayton 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 Lisle 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 Donald Flayton

Where is Donald Flayton's law office located?
Donald Flayton's law practice is located in Lisle, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Flayton handle?
Donald Flayton focuses on business, ip, class action, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald Flayton practiced law?
Donald Flayton has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Donald Flayton go to law school?
Donald Flayton earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Donald Flayton for a consultation?
You can contact Donald Flayton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donald Flayton received?
Donald Flayton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1972
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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