Atty. Edwin Alan Getz

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.

Chicago Chicago 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (224) 312-2756

Profile Summary

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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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Alan Getz 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.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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International 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edwin Alan Getz

Where is Edwin Alan Getz's law office located?
Edwin Alan Getz'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 Edwin Alan Getz handle?
Edwin Alan Getz focuses on business, ip, litigation, health care, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edwin Alan Getz practiced law?
Edwin Alan Getz has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Edwin Alan Getz go to law school?
Edwin Alan Getz earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Northwestern, 1977).
How can I contact Edwin Alan Getz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1985
B.A. Northwestern
Carleton College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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