Atty. Robert Scott Michaels

Atty. Robert Scott Michaels

Robert Scott Michaels is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Scott Michaels at a glance

Robert Scott Michaels is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Robinson Curley And Clayton P C. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, appellate, and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1997). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Scott Michaels is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Robert practices at Robinson Curley P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Michaels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Scott Michaels 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Robert Scott Michaels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Robert Scott Michaels is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Internet & Cyber Law

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Robert Scott Michaels 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 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 Scott Michaels

Where is Robert Scott Michaels's law office located?
Robert Scott Michaels's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Robinson Curley And Clayton P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Michaels handle?
Robert Scott Michaels focuses on ip, litigation, appellate, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Scott Michaels practiced law?
Robert Scott Michaels has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Robert Scott Michaels go to law school?
Robert Scott Michaels earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Robert Scott Michaels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1989
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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