Atty. John Dan Smith III

Atty. John Dan Smith III

John Dan Smith III is a lawyer practicing counseling, litigation, patent and 2 other areas of law. John Dan received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About John Dan Smith III at a glance

John Dan Smith III is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at University of Arizona Rogers College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Arizona B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Arizona B.S. summa cum laude (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Dan Smith III is a lawyer practicing counseling, litigation, patent and 2 other areas of law
  • John Dan received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John Dan practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Dan Smith III's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Dan Smith III

Where is John Dan Smith III's law office located?
John Dan Smith III's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Dan Smith III handle?
John Dan Smith III focuses on trademark, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Dan Smith III practiced law?
John Dan Smith III has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Dan Smith III go to law school?
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Education

University of Arizona Rogers College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Arizona B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Arizona B.S. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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