Atty. Stephen Riley Otis
Stephen Riley Otis is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, private equity and venture capital. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Stephen Riley Otis is a Member based in Highland Park, Illinois, practicing at Otis Patent Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986) and Illinois (1987). Educated at Temple University (B.A., 1980) and University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. 1985 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Highland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Riley Otis is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, private equity and venture capital
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Stephen practices at Otis Patent Law in Highland Park, IL
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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 Highland Park 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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