Atty. James Vincent Suggs

Atty. James Vincent Suggs

James Vincent Suggs is a lawyer practicing counseling, prosecution, patent application and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Harvey Mudd College, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About James Vincent Suggs at a glance

James Vincent Suggs is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit r (2006). Educated at Cornell Law School J.D. summa cum laude (—) and Harvey Mudd College B.S. Chemistry Harvey Mudd College B.S. with distinction University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.S. Chemistry (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Vincent Suggs is a lawyer practicing counseling, prosecution, patent application and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Harvey Mudd College, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Vincent Suggs's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is James Vincent Suggs's law office located?
James Vincent Suggs'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 Vincent Suggs handle?
James Vincent Suggs focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Vincent Suggs practiced law?
James Vincent Suggs has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

Cornell Law School J.D. summa cum laude
- In Progress
Harvey Mudd College B.S. Chemistry Harvey Mudd College B.S. with distinction University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.S. Chemistry
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit r
Admitted: 2006

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