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Paul M. Levy, Of Counsel Attorney
First Amendment and Speech; Litigation
Phone:312-462-0415, 312-346-1460
Web:http://www.dlec.com
Address: 225 West Washington Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
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Law Firm:Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered
Lawyer:Paul M. Levy
Phone:312-462-0415, 312-346-1460
Fax:312-346-1859
Lawyer Title:Of Counsel
Practice Areas:First Amendment and Speech; Litigation
Bio:Paul Levy is a founder of the firm and is now of counsel. As a litigator, Mr. Levy concentrates his practice in the areas of libel, commercial speech, intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has also lectured and published extensively regarding libel, defamation and privacy issues.On behalf of the outdoor advertising industry, Mr. Levy and partners Phillip Zisook and Brian Saucier successfully challenged the constitutionality of a City of Chicago Ordinance restricting commercial speech. He was also successful in establishing a precedent in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals against the National Basketball Association, where the court held that sports statistics were not the property of the NBA but in the public domain and outside the scope of copyright protection.On behalf of the firm's publishing clients, Mr. Levy has successfully defended defamation actions brought by Frank Sinatra, Judith Exner, Heather Thomas and other celebrities. He has also successfully pursued defamation actions on behalf of Johnny Carson and Keith Van Horne.AssociationsAmerican Bar AssociationSection on Litigation, Corporation, Banking and Business LawChicago Bar AssociationIllinois State Bar AssociationJohn Marshall Law School, Assistant Professor, Torts and Damages, 1966-1972The Florida Bar
Admitted:1960, Illinois and United States District Court, N.D. Illinois; 1976, United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
College:Bowling Green State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1957
Law School:DePaul University, J.D., 1960
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Web:http://www.dlec.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Paul M. Levy, graduated from Bowling Green State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1957 DePaul University, J.D., 1960, is now employed by Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered at 225 West Washington Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606.Paul M. Levy is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Paul M. Levy as your lawyer, you should consider whether Paul M. Levy offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Paul M. Levy has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Paul M. Levy's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Paul M. Levy has been admitted in 1960, Illinois and United States District Court, N.D. Illinois; 1976, United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit. His or her practice areas include First Amendment and Speech; Litigation.

Paul M. Levy's college and law school education includes Bowling Green State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1957, DePaul University, J.D., 1960. Other biographical background includes Paul Levy is a founder of the firm and is now of counsel. As a litigator, Mr. Levy concentrates his practice in the areas of libel, commercial speech, intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has also lectured and published extensively regarding libel, defamation and privacy issues.On behalf of the outdoor advertising industry, Mr. Levy and partners Phillip Zisook and Brian Saucier successfully challenged the constitutionality of a City of Chicago Ordinance restricting commercial speech. He was also successful in establishing a precedent in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals against the National Basketball Association, where the court held that sports statistics were not the property of the NBA but in the public domain and outside the scope of copyright protection.On behalf of the firm's publishing clients, Mr. Levy has successfully defended defamation actions brought by Frank Sinatra, Judith Exner, Heather Thomas and other celebrities. He has also successfully pursued defamation actions on behalf of Johnny Carson and Keith Van Horne.AssociationsAmerican Bar AssociationSection on Litigation, Corporation, Banking and Business LawChicago Bar AssociationIllinois State Bar AssociationJohn Marshall Law School, Assistant Professor, Torts and Damages, 1966-1972The Florida Bar. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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