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Atty. Maxine Lans Retsky

Atty. Maxine Lans Retsky

Maxine Lans Retsky is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, unfair competition and 9 other areas of law. Maxine received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Glencoe Glencoe 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Maxine Lans Retsky at a glance

Maxine Lans Retsky is a trademark, copyright, employment, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Glencoe, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1990) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1977). Serands clients in Glencoe, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Maxine Lans Retsky is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, unfair competition and 9 other areas of law
  • Maxine received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Maxine practices in Glencoe, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Maxine Lans Retsky's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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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 Glencoe 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 Maxine Lans Retsky

Where is Maxine Lans Retsky's law office located?
Maxine Lans Retsky's law practice is located in Glencoe, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maxine Lans Retsky handle?
Maxine Lans Retsky focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Maxine Lans Retsky practiced law?
Maxine Lans Retsky has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Maxine Lans Retsky go to law school?
Maxine Lans Retsky earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.G.S., 1977).
How can I contact Maxine Lans Retsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1990
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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