Atty. Thomas Lawson Gemmell

Atty. Thomas Lawson Gemmell

Thomas Lawson Gemmell is a lawyer practicing technology, manufacturing & transportation, manufacturing and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Lawson Gemmell at a glance

Thomas Lawson Gemmell is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1997), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2001). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Colorado B.A. with honors University of Colorado B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •American Bar Association, Section of Science & Technology Law: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Committee •Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) •Stanford Law Alumni Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Lawson Gemmell is a lawyer practicing technology, manufacturing & transportation, manufacturing and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Lawson Gemmell's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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.

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Civil Litigation

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Aviation Law

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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 Lawson Gemmell

Where is Thomas Lawson Gemmell's law office located?
Thomas Lawson Gemmell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Lawson Gemmell handle?
Thomas Lawson Gemmell focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Lawson Gemmell practiced law?
Thomas Lawson Gemmell has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Lawson Gemmell go to law school?
Thomas Lawson Gemmell earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (—).
How can I contact Thomas Lawson Gemmell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1995
University of Colorado B.A. with honors University of Colorado B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Trial Bar
Admitted: 2012

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