Atty. John Bostjancich

Atty. John Bostjancich

John Bostjancich is a lawyer. John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About John Bostjancich at a glance

John Bostjancich is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smart & Bostjancich. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1977) and Carleton College (B.A. Ohio, 1968). Active member of Chair, Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Committee, 1987-1988) Illinois State and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (Chair, Copyright Committee, 1991-1992, Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Bostjancich is a lawyer
  • John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Smart & Bostjancich in Chicago, IL

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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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Where is John Bostjancich's law office located?
John Bostjancich's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Smart & Bostjancich. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John Bostjancich practiced law?
John Bostjancich has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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John Bostjancich earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Ohio, 1968).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1977
B.A. Ohio
Carleton College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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