Atty. Scott William Petersen

Atty. Scott William Petersen

Scott William Petersen is a lawyer practicing licensing, alcohol beverage, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott William Petersen at a glance

Scott William Petersen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1973) and Augustana College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott William Petersen is a lawyer practicing licensing, alcohol beverage, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Scott practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott William Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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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International Law

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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 William Petersen

Where is Scott William Petersen's law office located?
Scott William Petersen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott William Petersen handle?
Scott William Petersen focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott William Petersen practiced law?
Scott William Petersen has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Scott William Petersen go to law school?
Scott William Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Scott William Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1973
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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