Atty. Janet M. McNicholas

Atty. Janet M. McNicholas

Janet M. McNicholas is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, digital health & hit, patent prosecution & ip counseling.

River Forest River Forest 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Janet M. McNicholas at a glance

Janet M. McNicholas is a Partner based in River Forest, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Il (2012). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1986) and Rosary College (B.A. University, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in River Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Janet M. McNicholas is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, digital health & hit, patent prosecution & ip counseling
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from Rosary College in 1973, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Janet practices in River Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Janet M. McNicholas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet M. McNicholas 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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Janet M. McNicholas 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 River Forest 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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Common questions about Janet M. McNicholas

Where is Janet M. McNicholas's law office located?
Janet M. McNicholas's law practice is located in River Forest, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet M. McNicholas handle?
Janet M. McNicholas focuses on patent, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Janet M. McNicholas practiced law?
Janet M. McNicholas has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Janet M. McNicholas go to law school?
Janet M. McNicholas earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. University, 1973).
How can I contact Janet M. McNicholas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Janet M. McNicholas received?
Janet M. McNicholas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1986
B.A. University
Rosary College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Il
Admitted: 2012

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