Atty. William A. Kummerer

Atty. William A. Kummerer

William A. Kummerer is a lawyer practicing business succession, corporate reorganization, finance & transactions and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Kummerer at a glance

William A. Kummerer is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), and Texas (2021). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1988) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Kummerer is a lawyer practicing business succession, corporate reorganization, finance & transactions and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Kummerer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Kummerer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 William A. Kummerer

Where is William A. Kummerer's law office located?
William A. Kummerer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Kummerer handle?
William A. Kummerer focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William A. Kummerer practiced law?
William A. Kummerer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William A. Kummerer go to law school?
William A. Kummerer earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact William A. Kummerer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William A. Kummerer received?
William A. Kummerer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1988
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Texas
Admitted: 2021

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