Atty. Michael Shea Walsh

Atty. Michael Shea Walsh

Michael Shea Walsh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, technology law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Northfield Northfield 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Shea Walsh at a glance

Michael Shea Walsh is a Member based in Northfield, Illinois, practicing at Walsh Peterson, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1978) and Colgate University (A.B. Physics, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Computer Law Association Licensing Executives Society. Serands clients in Northfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Shea Walsh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, technology law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices at Walsh Peterson, LLP in Northfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Shea Walsh's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Shea Walsh is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Michael Shea Walsh is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Illinois →

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 Northfield 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 Shea Walsh

Where is Michael Shea Walsh's law office located?
Michael Shea Walsh's law practice is located in Northfield, Illinois. The firm is Walsh Peterson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Shea Walsh handle?
Michael Shea Walsh focuses on real estate, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Shea Walsh practiced law?
Michael Shea Walsh has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael Shea Walsh go to law school?
Michael Shea Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B. Physics, 1973).
How can I contact Michael Shea Walsh for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Shea Walsh directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Shea Walsh received?
Michael Shea Walsh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1978
A.B. Physics
Colgate University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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