Atty. Mark Lawrence Durbin

Atty. Mark Lawrence Durbin

Mark Lawrence Durbin is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Mark Lawrence Durbin at a glance

Mark Lawrence Durbin is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar member) U.S. District Court, (1993). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.A. with distinction University of Illinois B.A. Distinction (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Lawrence Durbin is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Mark practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Lawrence Durbin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Lawrence Durbin 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.

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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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Class Action

Mark Lawrence Durbin is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Mark Lawrence Durbin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Mark Lawrence Durbin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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

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Where is Mark Lawrence Durbin's law office located?
Mark Lawrence Durbin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Lawrence Durbin handle?
Mark Lawrence Durbin focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Lawrence Durbin practiced law?
Mark Lawrence Durbin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Education

DePaul University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Illinois B.A. with distinction University of Illinois B.A. Distinction
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar member) U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1993

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