Atty. Michael Douglas Switzer

Atty. Michael Douglas Switzer

Mr. Michael Douglas Switzer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Michael Douglas Switzer at a glance

Michael Douglas Switzer is a Chair based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, ip, ip licensing, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996), District of Columbia (1997), Connecticut registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2007), and Illinois (2008). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Union College (B.S. Electrical, 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Douglas Switzer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Union College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Douglas Switzer's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Contracts

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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 Douglas Switzer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

IP Licensing

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Douglas Switzer

Where is Michael Douglas Switzer's law office located?
Michael Douglas Switzer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Douglas Switzer handle?
Michael Douglas Switzer focuses on patent, contracts, ip, ip licensing, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Douglas Switzer practiced law?
Michael Douglas Switzer has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael Douglas Switzer go to law school?
Michael Douglas Switzer earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Electrical, 1990).
How can I contact Michael Douglas Switzer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 1996
B.S. Electrical
Union College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Connecticut registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2007
Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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