Atty. Steven A. Weiss

Atty. Steven A. Weiss

Steven A. Weiss is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, intellectual property.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven A. Weiss at a glance

Steven A. Weiss is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988), and Texas (1989). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1980) and Cornell University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven A. Weiss is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, intellectual property
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Steven practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Steven A. Weiss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven A. Weiss handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Steven A. Weiss 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.

Steven A. Weiss 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 Steven A. Weiss

Where is Steven A. Weiss's law office located?
Steven A. Weiss's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven A. Weiss handle?
Steven A. Weiss focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven A. Weiss practiced law?
Steven A. Weiss has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Steven A. Weiss go to law school?
Steven A. Weiss earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Steven A. Weiss for a consultation?
You can contact Steven A. Weiss 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 Steven A. Weiss received?
Steven A. Weiss's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1980
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998

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