Atty. John Aron Carnahan

Atty. John Aron Carnahan

John Aron Carnahan is a lawyer practicing internet, energy & natural resources, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Aron Carnahan at a glance

John Aron Carnahan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. University, 1993). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships Chicago Bar Association •Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Aron Carnahan is a lawyer practicing internet, energy & natural resources, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Aron Carnahan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 John Aron Carnahan

Where is John Aron Carnahan's law office located?
John Aron Carnahan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Aron Carnahan handle?
John Aron Carnahan focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Aron Carnahan practiced law?
John Aron Carnahan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Aron Carnahan go to law school?
John Aron Carnahan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. University, 1993).
How can I contact John Aron Carnahan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1997
B.S. University
Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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