Atty. Scott Michael Berliant

Atty. Scott Michael Berliant

Scott Michael Berliant is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate & incorporation, complex commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

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Profile Summary

About Scott Michael Berliant at a glance

Scott Michael Berliant is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2010). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Michael Berliant is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate & incorporation, complex commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Scott practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Berliant's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Michael Berliant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Scott Michael Berliant is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Scott Michael Berliant

Where is Scott Michael Berliant's law office located?
Scott Michael Berliant's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Berliant handle?
Scott Michael Berliant focuses on formation, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Michael Berliant practiced law?
Scott Michael Berliant has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Scott Michael Berliant go to law school?
Scott Michael Berliant earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Scott Michael Berliant for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2009
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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