Atty. Lael Frederic Johnson

Atty. Lael Frederic Johnson

Lael Frederic Johnson is a lawyer practicing life sciences, biotechnology licensing, strategic alliances and 2 other areas of law. Lael received a A.B. degree from Wheaton College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Chicago Chicago 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Lael Frederic Johnson at a glance

Lael Frederic Johnson is a business and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1963), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1964), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1966). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1963) and Wheaton College (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lael Frederic Johnson is a lawyer practicing life sciences, biotechnology licensing, strategic alliances and 2 other areas of law
  • Lael received a A.B. degree from Wheaton College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Lael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lael Frederic Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lael Frederic Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Lael Frederic Johnson 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.

Lael Frederic Johnson 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 Lael Frederic Johnson

Where is Lael Frederic Johnson's law office located?
Lael Frederic Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lael Frederic Johnson handle?
Lael Frederic Johnson focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lael Frederic Johnson practiced law?
Lael Frederic Johnson has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Lael Frederic Johnson go to law school?
Lael Frederic Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (A.B., 1960).
How can I contact Lael Frederic Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Lael Frederic Johnson 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 Lael Frederic Johnson received?
Lael Frederic Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1963
A.B.
Wheaton College
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1966

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