Atty. Mark Stuart Hersh

Atty. Mark Stuart Hersh

Mr. Mark Stuart Hersh is a lawyer practicing commercial disputes, intellectual property, insurance recovery and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (224) 801-5578

Profile Summary

About Mark Stuart Hersh at a glance

Mark Stuart Hersh is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1983) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Stuart Hersh is a lawyer practicing commercial disputes, intellectual property, insurance recovery and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Mark practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Stuart Hersh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Stuart Hersh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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

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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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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Stuart Hersh

Where is Mark Stuart Hersh's law office located?
Mark Stuart Hersh's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Stuart Hersh handle?
Mark Stuart Hersh focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Stuart Hersh practiced law?
Mark Stuart Hersh has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mark Stuart Hersh go to law school?
Mark Stuart Hersh earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Mark Stuart Hersh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1983
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985

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