Atty. Jeffrey Thomas Petersen

Atty. Jeffrey Thomas Petersen

Jeffrey Thomas Petersen is a lawyer practicing commercial disputes, ip litigation, securities litigation and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Thomas Petersen at a glance

Jeffrey Thomas Petersen is a formation, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District o (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Thomas Petersen is a lawyer practicing commercial disputes, ip litigation, securities litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Jeffrey practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Thomas Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Thomas Petersen

Where is Jeffrey Thomas Petersen's law office located?
Jeffrey Thomas Petersen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Thomas Petersen handle?
Jeffrey Thomas Petersen focuses on formation, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Thomas Petersen practiced law?
Jeffrey Thomas Petersen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Jeffrey Thomas Petersen go to law school?
Jeffrey Thomas Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Jeffrey Thomas Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1998
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District o
Admitted: 2001

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