James M. Theo
About James M. Theo
James M. Theo is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. James M. Theo is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Education: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Chicago, IL
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