Atty. William Cory Spence

Atty. William Cory Spence

William Cory Spence is a lawyer practicing patent application, litigation, licensing and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About William Cory Spence at a glance

William Cory Spence is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Spence PC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before US Patent, Trademark Office (2002). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2002) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Biophysics, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Cory Spence is a lawyer practicing patent application, litigation, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • William practices at Spence PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Cory Spence's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

William Cory Spence is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

William Cory Spence 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.

William Cory Spence is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Cory Spence

Where is William Cory Spence's law office located?
William Cory Spence's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Spence PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Cory Spence handle?
William Cory Spence focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Cory Spence practiced law?
William Cory Spence has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did William Cory Spence go to law school?
William Cory Spence earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S. Biophysics, 1996).
How can I contact William Cory Spence for a consultation?
You can contact William Cory Spence directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Cory Spence received?
William Cory Spence's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2002
B.S. Biophysics
University of Notre Dame
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before US Patent, Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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