Atty. Jeffrey Antonelli

Atty. Jeffrey Antonelli

Jeffrey Antonelli is an experienced litigator with nearly 17 years of experience defending clients from 50+ movie companies (including prolific filer Strike 3 Holdings) in federal courts nationwide. Admitted to numerous federal courts across the country, Jeffrey has represented corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Antonelli at a glance

Jeffrey Antonelli is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Antonelli Law Ltd. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on copyright and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at DePaul College of Law (J.D., 2000) and Loyola University (B.A. Philosophy, 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Antonelli is an experienced litigator with nearly 17 years of experience defending clients from 50+ movie companies (including prolific filer Strike 3 Holdings) in federal courts nationwide
  • Admitted to numerous federal courts across the country, Jeffrey has represented corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts
  • Before founding Antonelli Law Ltd. in 2007, Jeffrey honed his skills at several litigation boutiques in Chicago’s Loop and a full-service firm
  • His extensive litigation experience encompasses intellectual property, business, insurance, and consumer fraud disputes
  • Jeffrey leads the firm’s renowned Drone/UAS Practice Group and BitTorrent Copyright Defense Group, both of which have earned excellent national reputations
  • Jeffrey takes great pride in his relentless work ethic, consistently striving to achieve the best possible results for his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Antonelli's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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Aviation Law

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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 Jeffrey Antonelli

Where is Jeffrey Antonelli's law office located?
Jeffrey Antonelli's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Antonelli Law Ltd. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Antonelli handle?
Jeffrey Antonelli focuses on copyright, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Antonelli practiced law?
Jeffrey Antonelli has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Jeffrey Antonelli go to law school?
Jeffrey Antonelli earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Philosophy, 1996).
How can I contact Jeffrey Antonelli for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul College of Law
- 2000
B.A. Philosophy
Loyola University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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