Atty. Stephen Paul Benson

Atty. Stephen Paul Benson

Stephen Paul Benson is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, communications / media, construction / development and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a M.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Paul Benson at a glance

Stephen Paul Benson is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten (2005). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Northwestern University (M.S. University, 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Paul Benson is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, communications / media, construction / development and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a M.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Stephen practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Paul Benson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports 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 Stephen Paul Benson

Where is Stephen Paul Benson's law office located?
Stephen Paul Benson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Paul Benson handle?
Stephen Paul Benson focuses on patent, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Paul Benson practiced law?
Stephen Paul Benson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Stephen Paul Benson go to law school?
Stephen Paul Benson earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (M.S. University, 2002).
How can I contact Stephen Paul Benson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2005
M.S. University
Northwestern University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten
Admitted: 2005

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