Atty. James Kenneth Genden

Atty. James Kenneth Genden

Mr. James Kenneth Genden is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice, intellectual property litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kenneth Genden at a glance

James Kenneth Genden is a business, ip, class action, zoning, and poa attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Kenneth Genden is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice, intellectual property litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Kenneth Genden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kenneth Genden 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.

James Kenneth Genden is one of 501,317 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 Kenneth Genden is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

James Kenneth Genden is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

James Kenneth Genden is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

James Kenneth Genden is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 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 Kenneth Genden

Where is James Kenneth Genden's law office located?
James Kenneth Genden's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kenneth Genden handle?
James Kenneth Genden focuses on business, ip, class action, zoning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Kenneth Genden practiced law?
James Kenneth Genden has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Kenneth Genden go to law school?
James Kenneth Genden earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Kenneth Genden for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Kenneth Genden received?
James Kenneth Genden's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1975
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975

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