Atty. Wendell Ray Guffey

Atty. Wendell Ray Guffey

Mr. Wendell Ray Guffey is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, patents and 3 other areas of law.

Swansea Swansea 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Wendell Ray Guffey at a glance

Wendell Ray Guffey is a Member based in Swansea, Illinois, practicing at Wendell Ray Guffey. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985), Indiana (1986), Illinois (1993), and Oklahoma (1999). Educated at Indiana State University (M.S. Life, 1992) and Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1984). Active member of Indiana State, Illinois State and Oklahoma Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Indiana State Bar. Serands clients in Swansea, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Wendell Ray Guffey is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, patents and 3 other areas of law
  • Wendell received a M.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Wendell practices at Wendell Ray Guffey in Swansea, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Wendell Ray Guffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wendell Ray Guffey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Trademark 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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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 Swansea 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 Wendell Ray Guffey

Where is Wendell Ray Guffey's law office located?
Wendell Ray Guffey's law practice is located in Swansea, Illinois. The firm is Wendell Ray Guffey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wendell Ray Guffey handle?
Wendell Ray Guffey focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Wendell Ray Guffey practiced law?
Wendell Ray Guffey has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Wendell Ray Guffey go to law school?
Wendell Ray Guffey earned their education at (M.S. Life, 1992); (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Wendell Ray Guffey for a consultation?
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Education

M.S. Life
Indiana State University
- 1992
J.D.
Northern Kentucky University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
Indiana
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Oklahoma
Admitted: 1999
Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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