Atty. John P. Collins

Atty. John P. Collins

John P. Collins is a lawyer practicing sports law, intellectual property, trade dress and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 76 yrs experience 76 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Collins at a glance

John P. Collins is a copyright, criminal defense, business, ip, and white collar attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1950). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Collins is a lawyer practicing sports law, intellectual property, trade dress and 6 other areas of law
  • John P. received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1986, and has been licensed for 76 years
  • John P. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

John P. Collins is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

John P. Collins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

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

White Collar Crimes

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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 P. Collins

Where is John P. Collins's law office located?
John P. Collins's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Collins handle?
John P. Collins focuses on copyright, criminal defense, business, ip, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John P. Collins practiced law?
John P. Collins has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did John P. Collins go to law school?
John P. Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact John P. Collins for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Collins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John P. Collins received?
John P. Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1989
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1950

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