Atty. Steven Alan May

Atty. Steven Alan May

Steven Alan May is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patents, electrical intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago in 1993, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Steven Alan May at a glance

Steven Alan May is a Motorola Solutions, Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1980). Educated at University of Illinois, Chicago (B.S.E.E., 1993) and Northwestern University (J.D., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven Alan May is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patents, electrical intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago in 1993, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Steven practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Alan May's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Alan May 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 Steven Alan May

Where is Steven Alan May's law office located?
Steven Alan May's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Alan May handle?
Steven Alan May focuses on patent, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Alan May practiced law?
Steven Alan May has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Steven Alan May go to law school?
Steven Alan May earned their education at (B.S.E.E., 1993); (J.D., 1980).
How can I contact Steven Alan May for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.E.E.
University of Illinois, Chicago
- 1993
J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1980

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