Atty. John Christopher Gatz

Atty. John Christopher Gatz

John Christopher Gatz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, construction / development and 1 other area of law. John received a degree from Michigan Technological University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Christopher Gatz at a glance

John Christopher Gatz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1996) and Michigan Technological University (B.S.C.M. Michigan, 1990). Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • John Christopher Gatz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, construction / development and 1 other area of law
  • John received a degree from Michigan Technological University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Christopher Gatz's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

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

John Christopher Gatz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

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 Christopher Gatz

Where is John Christopher Gatz's law office located?
John Christopher Gatz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Christopher Gatz handle?
John Christopher Gatz focuses on employment, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Christopher Gatz practiced law?
John Christopher Gatz has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Christopher Gatz go to law school?
John Christopher Gatz earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.C.M. Michigan, 1990).
How can I contact John Christopher Gatz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1996
B.S.C.M. Michigan
Michigan Technological University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996

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