Atty. Stephen James Sullivan

Atty. Stephen James Sullivan

Stephen James Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, e-commerce and computer law, copyright protection and 10 other areas of law. Stephen James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen James Sullivan at a glance

Stephen James Sullivan is a contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U. (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois (B.A. Political, 1994). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen James Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, e-commerce and computer law, copyright protection and 10 other areas of law
  • Stephen James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Stephen James practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Sullivan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Sullivan 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

Stephen James Sullivan is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen James Sullivan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Stephen James Sullivan 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 James Sullivan

Where is Stephen James Sullivan's law office located?
Stephen James Sullivan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Sullivan handle?
Stephen James Sullivan focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen James Sullivan practiced law?
Stephen James Sullivan has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Stephen James Sullivan go to law school?
Stephen James Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Political, 1994).
How can I contact Stephen James Sullivan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1998
B.A. Political
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.
Admitted: 2006

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