Atty. Jeffrey Howard Dean

Atty. Jeffrey Howard Dean

Jeffrey Howard Dean is a lawyer practicing trade secrets, biotechnology, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Howard Dean at a glance

Jeffrey Howard Dean is a business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Seventh and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, Eastern Dis (1992) and Washington (2023). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1992) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Howard Dean is a lawyer practicing trade secrets, biotechnology, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Jeffrey practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Howard Dean's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jeffrey Howard Dean is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Jeffrey Howard Dean is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

Jeffrey Howard Dean is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Jeffrey Howard Dean is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Howard Dean

Where is Jeffrey Howard Dean's law office located?
Jeffrey Howard Dean's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Howard Dean handle?
Jeffrey Howard Dean focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Howard Dean practiced law?
Jeffrey Howard Dean has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jeffrey Howard Dean go to law school?
Jeffrey Howard Dean earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Jeffrey Howard Dean for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1992
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Seventh and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, Eastern Dis
Admitted: 1992
Washington
Admitted: 2023

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