Atty. James Thomas Peterka

Atty. James Thomas Peterka

James Thomas Peterka is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, ip litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Peterka at a glance

James Thomas Peterka is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2004) and University of Michigan (B.S. Microbiology, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Peterka is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, ip litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • James practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Peterka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Peterka 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.

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

Civil Litigation

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James Thomas Peterka is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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James Thomas Peterka is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Thomas Peterka

Where is James Thomas Peterka's law office located?
James Thomas Peterka's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Peterka handle?
James Thomas Peterka focuses on ip, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Thomas Peterka practiced law?
James Thomas Peterka has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did James Thomas Peterka go to law school?
James Thomas Peterka earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Microbiology, 2001).
How can I contact James Thomas Peterka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2004
B.S. Microbiology
University of Michigan
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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