Patrick Clyder

James J. Lukas, Jr. is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and related client counseling. He has experience with complex patent litigation cases in federal district courts throughout the country, including both enforcing patent rights and defending against charges of infringement on behalf of clients. He has first-chaired trials and claim constructio...

Ron Damashek recognizes that litigation is a place very few people want to be, but all too many people end up. Operating from that mindset makes Ron a practical lawyer, working to get to the bottom line quickly and enabling his clients to make educated, cost-effective decisions. Regardless of whether the path leads to settlement, arbitration, or trial, Ron stands side-by-side with each client, prepared and ready to succeed. As counsel to secured creditors, Ron regularly litigates and works ou...

Chris L. Dickerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Chris L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Chris L. Dickerson since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chris L. Dickerson is ...

Valentina Famparska concentrates her practice on the federal income tax aspects of complex business transactions and entities, including mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, private equity investments, formation of private equity and real estate funds, formation of joint ventures and partnerships, and management compensation. Valentina also works with the firm's health care practice, sports and sports facilities practices, financial services practice and the trusts & estates practice...

Rebecca Fitzpatrick P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Rebecca practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Fitzpatrick P.C. since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rebecca Fitzpatrick P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Michael P. Chu focuses his practice on all aspects of patent law, including complex litigation, opinions and prosecution. He serves as the Local IP Litigation Practice Group Leader in McDermott’s Chicago office. Mike is also the Chair of the Firm’s Racial & Ethnic Diversity Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/chu-michael-p/

ADAM J. ZAYED Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer . Since Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys was formed in 2009, Adam Zayed has built a reputation among his peers in the legal field by providing vigorous yet compassionate representation. As the leader of one of Illinois’ most formidable trial law firms, Adam has been decorated with awards and appointments to leadersh...

Daniel Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Daniel practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Schwartz since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Tom Buranosky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Tom practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Tom Buranosky since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tom Buranosky is held by other lawyers.

Sherry L. Rollo counsels clients in all areas of intellectual property, including the protection, licensing, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, data privacy, and data security both domestically and internationally. Sherry also guides clients with corporate strategies relating to the prosecution, merger, licensing, sale, or acquisition of intellectual property assets, including conducting due diligence, counseling on business strategies, and managing patent, trademark, copyright,...