Atty. William Matthew Wesley

Atty. William Matthew Wesley

William Matthew Wesley is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, arbitration. William received a B.E.E. degree from Marquette University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William Matthew Wesley at a glance

William Matthew Wesley is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on ip, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit a (1971). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1971) and Marquette University (B.E.E., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Federal Circuit Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Matthew Wesley is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, arbitration
  • William received a B.E.E. degree from Marquette University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Wesley's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

William Matthew Wesley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Matthew Wesley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Matthew Wesley is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Matthew Wesley

Where is William Matthew Wesley's law office located?
William Matthew Wesley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Wesley handle?
William Matthew Wesley focuses on ip, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Matthew Wesley practiced law?
William Matthew Wesley has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Matthew Wesley go to law school?
William Matthew Wesley earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.E.E., 1966).
How can I contact William Matthew Wesley for a consultation?
You can contact William Matthew Wesley 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 Matthew Wesley received?
William Matthew Wesley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1971
B.E.E.
Marquette University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit a
Admitted: 1971

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