Atty. R. Douglas Rees

Atty. R. Douglas Rees

R. Douglas Rees is a lawyer practicing class action, complex commercial litigation, trademark, advertising and unfair competition practice and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (224) 312-2527 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Douglas Rees at a glance

R. Douglas Rees is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trademark, immigration, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2006). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1989) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Douglas Rees is a lawyer practicing class action, complex commercial litigation, trademark, advertising and unfair competition practice and 2 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • R. practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

R. Douglas Rees's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

R. Douglas Rees is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

R. Douglas Rees is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

R. Douglas Rees is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

R. Douglas Rees is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Douglas Rees is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Douglas Rees

Where is R. Douglas Rees's law office located?
R. Douglas Rees's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Douglas Rees handle?
R. Douglas Rees focuses on trademark, immigration, business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has R. Douglas Rees practiced law?
R. Douglas Rees has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did R. Douglas Rees go to law school?
R. Douglas Rees earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact R. Douglas Rees for a consultation?
You can contact R. Douglas Rees 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.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1989
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2009

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.