Atty. Scott Michael Lapins

Atty. Scott Michael Lapins

Scott Michael Lapins is a lawyer practicing construction / development, intellectual property, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Michael Lapins at a glance

Scott Michael Lapins is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Much Shelist, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Michael Lapins is a lawyer practicing construction / development, intellectual property, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Scott practices at Much Shelist, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Lapins's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Lapins is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Scott Michael Lapins

Where is Scott Michael Lapins's law office located?
Scott Michael Lapins's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Much Shelist, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Lapins handle?
Scott Michael Lapins focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Michael Lapins practiced law?
Scott Michael Lapins has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Scott Michael Lapins go to law school?
Scott Michael Lapins earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Scott Michael Lapins for a consultation?
You can contact Scott Michael Lapins 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 Scott Michael Lapins received?
Scott Michael Lapins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980

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