Atty. Robert Eliot Shapiro

Atty. Robert Eliot Shapiro

Robert Eliot Shapiro is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Eliot Shapiro at a glance

Robert Eliot Shapiro is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1979) and Harvard University (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Eliot Shapiro is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Robert practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Eliot Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Eliot Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

Robert Eliot Shapiro 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.

Robert Eliot Shapiro 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Eliot Shapiro

Where is Robert Eliot Shapiro's law office located?
Robert Eliot Shapiro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Eliot Shapiro handle?
Robert Eliot Shapiro focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Eliot Shapiro practiced law?
Robert Eliot Shapiro has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert Eliot Shapiro go to law school?
Robert Eliot Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Robert Eliot Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Eliot Shapiro 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 Robert Eliot Shapiro received?
Robert Eliot Shapiro's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1979
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1972

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Indiana
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2019

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