Atty. Timothy Lawrence Swabb

Atty. Timothy Lawrence Swabb

Timothy Lawrence Swabb is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, intellectual property, litigation. Timothy received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Timothy Lawrence Swabb at a glance

Timothy Lawrence Swabb is a City of Chicago Dept. of Law based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1986) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy Lawrence Swabb is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, intellectual property, litigation
  • Timothy received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Timothy practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Lawrence Swabb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy Lawrence Swabb handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

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

Timothy Lawrence Swabb is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Timothy Lawrence Swabb

Where is Timothy Lawrence Swabb's law office located?
Timothy Lawrence Swabb's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Lawrence Swabb handle?
Timothy Lawrence Swabb focuses on employment, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy Lawrence Swabb practiced law?
Timothy Lawrence Swabb has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Timothy Lawrence Swabb go to law school?
Timothy Lawrence Swabb earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact Timothy Lawrence Swabb for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1986
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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