Atty. James Arthur Flight

Atty. James Arthur Flight

James Arthur Flight is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, antitrust & trade law, patent application and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

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About James Arthur Flight at a glance

James Arthur Flight is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, ip, breach of contract, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ill (1992) and Colorado (2008). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1992) and Northwestern University (B.S.E.E., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Arthur Flight is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, antitrust & trade law, patent application and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Flight's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Contracts

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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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Breach of Contract

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Trade Secrets

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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 James Arthur Flight

Where is James Arthur Flight's law office located?
James Arthur Flight's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Flight handle?
James Arthur Flight focuses on patent, contracts, ip, breach of contract, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Arthur Flight practiced law?
James Arthur Flight has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Arthur Flight go to law school?
James Arthur Flight earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E., 1989).
How can I contact James Arthur Flight for a consultation?
You can contact James Arthur Flight 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 James Arthur Flight received?
James Arthur Flight's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1992
B.S.E.E.
Northwestern University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ill
Admitted: 1992
Colorado
Admitted: 2008

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