Lawyer Patrick Richards, graduated from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.S.C.E., with honors, 1997 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2000, is now employed by Richards Patent Law P.C. at Willis (Sears) Tower 233 South Wacker Drive, Eighty-Fourth Floor Chicago, IL 60606.

While being a member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations., Patrick Richards is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Patrick Richards as your lawyer, you should consider whether Patrick Richards 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 Patrick Richards has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Patrick Richards's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Patrick Richards has been admitted in 2000, Illinois; 2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Patents; Intellectual Property; Patent Prosecution; Utility Patents; Design Patents; PCT Patents; Provisional Patent Applications; Patent Portfolio Management; Patent Transactions; Patent Licenses; Patent Agreements; Patent Joint Developments; Patent Infringement Claims; Patent Freedom to Practice Opinions; Patent Validity and Enforceability Opinions.

Patrick Richards's college and law school education includes University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.S.C.E., with honors, 1997, University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2000. Other biographical background includes Former partner in the Intellectual Property, Media and Technology group at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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