Atty. Melissa Ann Brenner

Atty. Melissa Ann Brenner

Melissa Ann Brenner is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, marketing law and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Ann Brenner at a glance

Melissa Ann Brenner is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Friedman Law Group Ltd.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1991). Active member of Promotion Marketing Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Ann Brenner is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, marketing law and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Melissa practices at Friedman Law Group Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Brenner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Ann Brenner 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.

Melissa Ann Brenner is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Melissa Ann Brenner

Where is Melissa Ann Brenner's law office located?
Melissa Ann Brenner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Friedman Law Group Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Brenner handle?
Melissa Ann Brenner focuses on business, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Ann Brenner practiced law?
Melissa Ann Brenner has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Melissa Ann Brenner go to law school?
Melissa Ann Brenner earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Melissa Ann Brenner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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