Atty. William Roy Coulson

Atty. William Roy Coulson

William Roy Coulson is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyright litigation, contract litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About William Roy Coulson at a glance

William Roy Coulson is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gold & Coulson. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, breach of contract, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1972) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Mathematics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Vice Chairman, Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1990-1991 Appellate Review Committee, 1999—), Federal (President, Chicago Chapter, 1991-1992) and American Bar Associations Dartmouth Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Roy Coulson is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyright litigation, contract litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices at Gold & Coulson in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Roy Coulson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Roy Coulson 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

William Roy Coulson is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Breach of Contract

William Roy Coulson is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Roy Coulson

Where is William Roy Coulson's law office located?
William Roy Coulson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gold & Coulson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Roy Coulson handle?
William Roy Coulson focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, breach of contract, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Roy Coulson practiced law?
William Roy Coulson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William Roy Coulson go to law school?
William Roy Coulson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B. Mathematics, 1969).
How can I contact William Roy Coulson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Roy Coulson received?
William Roy Coulson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1972
A.B. Mathematics
Dartmouth College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Colorado
Admitted: 1989

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