Atty. Gerald C. Willis, Jr.

Atty. Gerald C. Willis, Jr.

Gerald C. Willis, Jr. is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent litigation, trademark litigation and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald C. Willis, Jr. at a glance

Gerald C. Willis, Jr. is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2002). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald C. Willis, Jr. is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent litigation, trademark litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Gerald practices at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald C. Willis, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald C. Willis, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Gerald C. Willis, Jr.

Where is Gerald C. Willis, Jr.'s law office located?
Gerald C. Willis, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald C. Willis, Jr. handle?
Gerald C. Willis, Jr. focuses on patent, trademark, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald C. Willis, Jr. practiced law?
Gerald C. Willis, Jr. has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Gerald C. Willis, Jr. go to law school?
Gerald C. Willis, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Gerald C. Willis, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1996
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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