Atty. Michael Anthony Parks

Atty. Michael Anthony Parks

Michael Anthony Parks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Anthony Parks at a glance

Michael Anthony Parks is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1993). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Northwestern University (B.S.E.E., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Anthony Parks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Anthony Parks's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Michael Anthony Parks is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Michael Anthony Parks

Where is Michael Anthony Parks's law office located?
Michael Anthony Parks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Anthony Parks handle?
Michael Anthony Parks focuses on employment, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Anthony Parks practiced law?
Michael Anthony Parks has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Anthony Parks go to law school?
Michael Anthony Parks earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.E.E., 1986).
How can I contact Michael Anthony Parks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Anthony Parks received?
Michael Anthony Parks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1993
B.S.E.E.
Northwestern University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1993

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