Atty. Doris Adkins Carter

Atty. Doris Adkins Carter

Doris Adkins Carter is a lawyer practicing franchises and franchising, franchise law, buying and selling of businesses and 3 other areas of law. Doris Adkins received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Doris Adkins Carter at a glance

Doris Adkins Carter is an Attorney based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Huck Bouma PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on ip and franchise. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.S. Business, 1977). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Forum on Franchising) DuPage County Bar Assocation DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Doris Adkins Carter is a lawyer practicing franchises and franchising, franchise law, buying and selling of businesses and 3 other areas of law
  • Doris Adkins received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Doris Adkins practices at Huck Bouma PC in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Doris Adkins Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doris Adkins Carter 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.

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Franchise Law

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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 Wheaton 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 Doris Adkins Carter

Where is Doris Adkins Carter's law office located?
Doris Adkins Carter's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Huck Bouma PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Doris Adkins Carter handle?
Doris Adkins Carter focuses on ip, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Doris Adkins Carter practiced law?
Doris Adkins Carter has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Doris Adkins Carter go to law school?
Doris Adkins Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S. Business, 1977).
How can I contact Doris Adkins Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1980
B.S. Business
University of Illinois
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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