Atty. Mark Crane
Mark Crane is a lawyer practicing criminal and civil antitrust litigation, antitrust counseling, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1952, and has been licensed for 69 years.
Antitrust Counseling & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 69+ Years Experience
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About Mark Crane at a Glance
Mark Crane is a patent, criminal defense, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1957) and Princeton University (A.B., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Crane
- Mark Crane is a lawyer practicing criminal and civil antitrust litigation, antitrust counseling, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law
- Mark received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1952, and has been licensed for 69 years
- Mark practices in Chicago, IL
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Mark Crane's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Crane handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Patent Law in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Mark Crane
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Crane's practice in the field of patent, criminal defense, business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Crane brings 69+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, criminal defense, and business, Mark Crane can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Mark Crane attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Crane Handles in Chicago
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