Atty. Edwin Alan Getz
Edwin Alan Getz is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. Edwin received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Edwin Alan Getz at a Glance
Edwin Alan Getz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1985). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1985) and Carleton College (B.A. Northwestern, 1977). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin Alan Getz
- Edwin Alan Getz is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
- Edwin received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Edwin practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Edwin Alan Getz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Alan Getz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Edwin Alan Getz is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edwin Alan Getz is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Health Care Law in Chicago
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Edwin Alan Getz is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →
International Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Edwin Alan Getz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edwin Alan Getz's practice in the field of business, ip, litigation, health care, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin Alan Getz brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and litigation, Edwin Alan Getz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Edwin Alan Getz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edwin Alan Getz Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Edwin Alan Getz has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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