Atty. R. Sean Hocking

Atty. R. Sean Hocking

R. Sean Hocking is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law.

Mattoon Mattoon 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About R. Sean Hocking at a glance

R. Sean Hocking is a Member based in Mattoon, Illinois, practicing at Craig & Craig, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, personal injury, ip, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1999) and University of Illinois (B.S. Aeronautical, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Coles-Cumberland (Secretary-Treasurer, 2004-2006), Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Mattoon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Sean Hocking is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • R. practices at Craig & Craig, LLC in Mattoon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

R. Sean Hocking's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

R. Sean Hocking is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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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 Mattoon 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 R. Sean Hocking

Where is R. Sean Hocking's law office located?
R. Sean Hocking's law practice is located in Mattoon, Illinois. The firm is Craig & Craig, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Sean Hocking handle?
R. Sean Hocking focuses on trademark, copyright, personal injury, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has R. Sean Hocking practiced law?
R. Sean Hocking has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did R. Sean Hocking go to law school?
R. Sean Hocking earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Aeronautical, 1996).
How can I contact R. Sean Hocking for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has R. Sean Hocking received?
R. Sean Hocking's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1999
B.S. Aeronautical
University of Illinois
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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