Atty. Richard Eric Steck

Atty. Richard Eric Steck

Richard Eric Steck is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, internet and intellectual property litigation, business law and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Richard Eric Steck at a glance

Richard Eric Steck is a business, ip, litigation, entertainment, and aviation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1973) and Northwestern University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Eric Steck is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, internet and intellectual property litigation, business law and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Eric Steck's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Eric Steck handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Eric Steck is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Richard Eric Steck is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Eric Steck is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Richard Eric Steck is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Richard Eric Steck is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Eric Steck

Where is Richard Eric Steck's law office located?
Richard Eric Steck's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Eric Steck handle?
Richard Eric Steck focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Eric Steck practiced law?
Richard Eric Steck has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard Eric Steck go to law school?
Richard Eric Steck earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1973
Northwestern University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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