Atty. James E. Griffith

Atty. James E. Griffith

James E. Griffith is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation & dispute resolution, ip litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (224) 442-2829

Profile Summary

About James E. Griffith at a glance

James E. Griffith is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ziliak Law, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois United Stat (1999). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1999) and Duke University (B.A. Economics, 1996). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Griffith is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation & dispute resolution, ip litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Ziliak Law, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Griffith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

James E. Griffith is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. Griffith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

James E. Griffith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

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 James E. Griffith

Where is James E. Griffith's law office located?
James E. Griffith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ziliak Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Griffith handle?
James E. Griffith focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James E. Griffith practiced law?
James E. Griffith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James E. Griffith go to law school?
James E. Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
How can I contact James E. Griffith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1999
B.A. Economics
Duke University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois United Stat
Admitted: 1999

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