Atty. Stephen Gary Rudisill

Atty. Stephen Gary Rudisill

Stephen Gary Rudisill is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, construction / development and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.S.E.E. degree from Duke University in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Gary Rudisill at a glance

Stephen Gary Rudisill is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on employment and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1964), Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar registered to practice (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1987). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1963) and Duke University (B.S.E.E., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Seventh Circuit, Federal Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Patent Law Association of Chicago American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Gary Rudisill is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, construction / development and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a B.S.E.E. degree from Duke University in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Stephen practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Gary Rudisill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Gary Rudisill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

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

Stephen Gary Rudisill 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 Stephen Gary Rudisill

Where is Stephen Gary Rudisill's law office located?
Stephen Gary Rudisill's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Gary Rudisill handle?
Stephen Gary Rudisill focuses on employment, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Gary Rudisill practiced law?
Stephen Gary Rudisill has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Stephen Gary Rudisill go to law school?
Stephen Gary Rudisill earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S.E.E., 1959).
How can I contact Stephen Gary Rudisill for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Gary Rudisill 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 Stephen Gary Rudisill received?
Stephen Gary Rudisill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1963
B.S.E.E.
Duke University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1964
Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar registered to practice
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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