Atty. Max Shaftal

Atty. Max Shaftal

Board Member, Northbrook School District No. 27, 2000-2007. Member, Intellectual Property Law Advisory Board, DePaul College of Law, 2000-2003.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Max Shaftal at a glance

Max Shaftal is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and (1987). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S.C.E., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Board Member, Northbrook School District No. 27, 2000-2007
  • Member, Intellectual Property Law Advisory Board, DePaul College of Law, 2000-2003
  • Guest Lecturer, Northern Illinois University College of Business, Entrepreneurship Class of 2004

Practice Areas Explained

Max Shaftal's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Trade Secrets

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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 Max Shaftal

Where is Max Shaftal's law office located?
Max Shaftal's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Max Shaftal handle?
Max Shaftal focuses on trademark, copyright, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Max Shaftal practiced law?
Max Shaftal has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Max Shaftal go to law school?
Max Shaftal earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S.C.E., 1978).
How can I contact Max Shaftal for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Max Shaftal received?
Max Shaftal's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1982
B.S.C.E.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 1987

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