Atty. Thomas L. Duston

Atty. Thomas L. Duston

Thomas L. Duston is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, trade secrets, aerospace and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Thomas L. Duston at a glance

Thomas L. Duston is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip, trade secrets, litigation, health care, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2000). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and Columbia University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas L. Duston is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, trade secrets, aerospace and 7 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Thomas practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L. Duston's Areas of Practice

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

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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas L. Duston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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 L. Duston

Where is Thomas L. Duston's law office located?
Thomas L. Duston's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas L. Duston handle?
Thomas L. Duston focuses on ip, trade secrets, litigation, health care, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas L. Duston practiced law?
Thomas L. Duston has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Thomas L. Duston go to law school?
Thomas L. Duston earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Thomas L. Duston for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas L. Duston 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 Thomas L. Duston received?
Thomas L. Duston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Admitted to practice pro hac vice in various district courts th
Admitted: 2003

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