Atty. James John Drake

Atty. James John Drake

James John Drake is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. James has been licensed for 36 years.

Geneva Geneva 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James John Drake at a glance

James John Drake is a ip attorney based in Geneva, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990), Illinois (1994), Michigan (2000), and New York (2006). Serands clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James John Drake is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • James has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Geneva, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James John Drake's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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 Geneva 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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Where is James John Drake's law office located?
James John Drake's law practice is located in Geneva, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James John Drake handle?
James John Drake focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James John Drake practiced law?
James John Drake has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Michigan
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2017
Colorado
Admitted: 2021

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