Atty. Meredith Zinanni

Atty. Meredith Zinanni

Meredith Zinanni is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation. Meredith received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Meredith Zinanni at a glance

Meredith Zinanni is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Washington University (B.A. Physics, 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Meredith Zinanni is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation
  • Meredith received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Meredith practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Meredith Zinanni's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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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 Meredith Zinanni

Where is Meredith Zinanni's law office located?
Meredith Zinanni's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Meredith Zinanni handle?
Meredith Zinanni focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Meredith Zinanni practiced law?
Meredith Zinanni has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Meredith Zinanni go to law school?
Meredith Zinanni earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Physics, 2000).
How can I contact Meredith Zinanni for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2003
B.A. Physics
Washington University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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