Atty. James M. Kunick

Atty. James M. Kunick

James M. Kunick is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, corporate and securities, information technology and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James M. Kunick at a glance

James M. Kunick is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, ip licensing, and internet. Admitted to practice in Florida (1993), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1993), and Illinois U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Distric (1996). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1993) and University of Wisconsin (B.S.I.E., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. Kunick is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, corporate and securities, information technology and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.I.E. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Kunick's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

James M. Kunick is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

IP Licensing

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 M. Kunick

Where is James M. Kunick's law office located?
James M. Kunick's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Kunick handle?
James M. Kunick focuses on contracts, business, ip, ip licensing, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James M. Kunick practiced law?
James M. Kunick has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James M. Kunick go to law school?
James M. Kunick earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.I.E., 1986).
How can I contact James M. Kunick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1993
B.S.I.E.
University of Wisconsin
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1993
Illinois U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1996

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