Atty. Sean Creighton Fifield

Atty. Sean Creighton Fifield

Sean Creighton Fifield is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, corporate, ip transactional and 16 other areas of law. Sean received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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Profile Summary

About Sean Creighton Fifield at a glance

Sean Creighton Fifield is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), and California (2014). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.S.E., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Creighton Fifield is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, corporate, ip transactional and 16 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sean practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Creighton Fifield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Creighton Fifield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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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 Sean Creighton Fifield

Where is Sean Creighton Fifield's law office located?
Sean Creighton Fifield's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Creighton Fifield handle?
Sean Creighton Fifield focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sean Creighton Fifield practiced law?
Sean Creighton Fifield has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sean Creighton Fifield go to law school?
Sean Creighton Fifield earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.E., 1993).
How can I contact Sean Creighton Fifield for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sean Creighton Fifield received?
Sean Creighton Fifield's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1996
B.S.E.
University of Michigan
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2014

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