Atty. William Edward Devitt
Mr. William Edward Devitt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, itc section 337 and 5 other areas of law.
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William Edward Devitt is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jones Day. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1986). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Edward Devitt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, itc section 337 and 5 other areas of law
- William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- William practices at Jones Day in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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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 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.
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