Atty. Timothy E. Grochocinski
Tim Grochocinski is a Partner with the Firm. He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and other complex commercial litigation.
Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Burr Ridge, IL · 19+ Years Experience
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About Timothy E. Grochocinski at a Glance
Timothy E. Grochocinski is a Principal based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, practicing at Nelson Bumgardner Conroy P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2007), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Missouri (2007), Illinois (2008), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsi (2008). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S. Computer, 2004). Active member of Missouri, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis (Vice Chairman, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Steering Committee) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Burr Ridge, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Timothy E. Grochocinski
- Tim Grochocinski is a Partner with the Firm
- He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and other complex commercial litigation
- Tim has extensive trial experience and has successfully litigated and tried cases against some of the world’s largest companies in jurisdictions across the United States
- Prior to joining the firm Tim was the founder of InnovaLaw, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois
- Tim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the Illinois Institute of Technology and earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law
- Tim has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for several consecutive years and is a prior recipient of the Medal for Excellence in Advocacy and the John C. Shepard Professionalism Award
- Tim is also an adjunct professor of patent litigation at Chicago Kent College of Law
Author
- "Intellectual Property in the Workplace," 2009 Employment Law Update, Aspen Law & Business, 2009
- "Exploring Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and the Workplace," 2010 Employment Law Update, Aspen Law & Business, 2010
Practice Areas Explained
Timothy E. Grochocinski's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy E. Grochocinski handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burr Ridge.
Patent Law in Burr Ridge
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Trademark Law in Burr Ridge
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Copyright Law in Burr Ridge
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Business & Corporate Law in Burr Ridge
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Burr Ridge
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burr Ridge
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 Burr Ridge 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 venue, 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.
Burr Ridge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burr Ridge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burr Ridge Choose Timothy E. Grochocinski
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Timothy E. Grochocinski's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Timothy E. Grochocinski brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Missouri, and Illinois, Timothy E. Grochocinski can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Timothy E. Grochocinski can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burr Ridge
A Burr Ridge-based practice means Timothy E. Grochocinski attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Timothy E. Grochocinski Handles in Burr Ridge
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