Atty. Thomas Evan Williams

Atty. Thomas Evan Williams

Thomas Evan Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology transactions, intellectual property litigation and enforcement, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a degree from California State University, Northridge in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Evan Williams at a glance

Thomas Evan Williams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit re (2003). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and California State University, Northridge (M.S.M.E. Purdue, 1995). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Evan Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology transactions, intellectual property litigation and enforcement, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from California State University, Northridge in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Thomas practices at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Evan Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Evan Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Trade Secrets

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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 Thomas Evan Williams

Where is Thomas Evan Williams's law office located?
Thomas Evan Williams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Evan Williams handle?
Thomas Evan Williams focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Evan Williams practiced law?
Thomas Evan Williams has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Thomas Evan Williams go to law school?
Thomas Evan Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.S.M.E. Purdue, 1995).
How can I contact Thomas Evan Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2002
M.S.M.E. Purdue
California State University, Northridge
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit re
Admitted: 2003

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