Atty. Shermin Kruse

Atty. Shermin Kruse

Shermin Kruse is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Shermin received a B.S. degree from University of Toronto in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Shermin Kruse at a glance

Shermin Kruse is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2002). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Toronto (B.S., 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago Bar Association Chicago Council of Lawyers Chicago's Public Interest Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shermin Kruse is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
  • Shermin received a B.S. degree from University of Toronto in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Shermin practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Shermin Kruse's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shermin Kruse 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.

Shermin Kruse is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Shermin Kruse is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Shermin Kruse

Where is Shermin Kruse's law office located?
Shermin Kruse's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shermin Kruse handle?
Shermin Kruse focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Shermin Kruse practiced law?
Shermin Kruse has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Shermin Kruse go to law school?
Shermin Kruse earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Shermin Kruse for a consultation?
You can contact Shermin Kruse 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 Shermin Kruse received?
Shermin Kruse's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2002
B.S.
University of Toronto
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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