Atty. Marc Paul Franson

Atty. Marc Paul Franson

Marc Paul Franson is a lawyer practicing project finance, bank mergers and acquisitions and regulatory applications, outsourcing and vendor service agreements and 13 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S.B.A. degree from Drake University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About Marc Paul Franson at a glance

Marc Paul Franson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, ip, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984). Educated at Drake University (B.S.B.A., 1977) and Drake University Law School J.D. 1980 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago (Past Chair, Financial Institutions Committee), Polk County, Iowa State and American (Member, Securities Law Committee, Young Lawyers Division, 1981—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marc Paul Franson is a lawyer practicing project finance, bank mergers and acquisitions and regulatory applications, outsourcing and vendor service agreements and 13 other areas of law
  • Marc received a B.S.B.A. degree from Drake University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Marc practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Marc Paul Franson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Paul Franson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Marc Paul Franson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Marc Paul Franson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Marc Paul Franson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 Marc Paul Franson

Where is Marc Paul Franson's law office located?
Marc Paul Franson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc Paul Franson handle?
Marc Paul Franson focuses on trusts, business, ip, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Marc Paul Franson practiced law?
Marc Paul Franson has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Marc Paul Franson go to law school?
Marc Paul Franson earned their education at (B.S.B.A., 1977); (—).
How can I contact Marc Paul Franson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Marc Paul Franson received?
Marc Paul Franson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.S.B.A.
Drake University
- 1977
Drake University Law School J.D. 1980 Order of the Coif
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1980
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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