Atty. Michael James Abernathy
Michael James Abernathy is a lawyer practicing technology, life sciences, intellectual property and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Benedictine University in 1979, and has been licensed for 2015 years.
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Michael James Abernathy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Benedictine University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Abernathy is a lawyer practicing technology, life sciences, intellectual property and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Benedictine University in 1979, and has been licensed for 2015 years
- Michael practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael James Abernathy is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →
Michael James Abernathy is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →
Michael James Abernathy is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael James Abernathy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Michael James Abernathy is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →
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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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