Atty. James Michael McCarthy

Atty. James Michael McCarthy

James Michael McCarthy is a lawyer practicing copyrights, litigation, trademarks and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About James Michael McCarthy at a glance

James Michael McCarthy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit r (1994). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael McCarthy is a lawyer practicing copyrights, litigation, trademarks and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael McCarthy 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 Michael McCarthy is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Michael McCarthy

Where is James Michael McCarthy's law office located?
James Michael McCarthy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael McCarthy handle?
James Michael McCarthy focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael McCarthy practiced law?
James Michael McCarthy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Michael McCarthy go to law school?
James Michael McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.E.E., 1991).
How can I contact James Michael McCarthy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael McCarthy received?
James Michael McCarthy's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 1994
B.S.E.E.
University of Notre Dame
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit r
Admitted: 1994

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