David Michael Adler

David Michael Adler

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Riverwoods, IL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +4 more

300 Saunders Road, Suite 100, Riverwoods, IL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 25%

We guide clients in all aspects of the acquisition, licensing, application, protection and enforcement of their IP rights, including patents and trademarks. This includes supporting clients in Retail, Finance, Healthcare, IT, Media & Entertainment.

29 years | 500 cases

25%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Responsible for reviewing, revising, drafting and negotiating contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, licenses, RFP responses and supporting documents across business units. Support business clients in negotiating price,

29 years | 200 cases

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

We work with small- to medium-sized companies and assist with cradle-to-grave corporate law issue such as corporation and LLC formation, finance (both debt and private equity/venture capital), contract drafting, negotiation and enforcement, copyright

29 years | 100 cases

20%
Entertainment 10%

We advise creative professionals & entrepreneurs in the Entertainment, Media & Arts industries on matters relating to creation, protection and commercial exploration of personality, celebrity talent and performance rights for artists, producers, etc.

10%
Venture Capital 5%

Private Equity & Venture Capital services for Start-ups, Founders, Investors and other early stage companies using equity for incentives and growth capital.

27 years | 12 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 5 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2020

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Adler Law Group | Safeguarding Ideas, Relationships & Talent®

300 Saunders Road, Suite 100, Riverwoods, IL, 60015

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David Michael Adler's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by J. Guzman | April 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Mr. David Adler a caring and knowledgable lawyer who cares about the arts.

One of the greatest struggles for anyone in the arts is securing a lawyer with a deep understanding of copyrighting and trademarking laws and processes. Mr. David Adler is such a lawyer who cares about the arts and helping artists navigate this complex process of trademarking. I am grateful for your ...assistance and relieved to finally have my project legally protected. I strongly recommend Mr. Adler.

Posted by Jeanne | December 15, 2020 | Contracts & Agreements

Well that was easy!

It was been so nice working with David on the publishing contract for my artwork. He made the process less daunting and overwhelming. It can be a nervous experience working with a lawyer but working with Adler Law Group was easy. I have no hesitation recommending David to others.

Posted by Amanda | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Extremely Helpful and Personable

It has been so nice working with you as a new start-up business. You really made the process less daunting and overwhelming. It can be a nervous experience working with a lawyer but you made working with Adler Law easy. I'm happy to recommend you to other designers

Posted by Karen | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Professional, Experienced, Efficient

I contacted David to handle a contract and copyright issue. He was extremely efficient and professional in all of his communications. David was able to expedite both issues and complete them within a week. It was a pleasure to meet and work with him.

David Adler

Replied last November 03, 2020

Thank you Karen! It was a privilege to work on this with you!

Posted by Boris | November 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Outstanding attorney, who cares about his clients

David has been my attorney for over 10 years, at first in the film world - I produced and directed several features and David did all the legal work for those, including setting up the corporations and fundraising documents - and then for my most recent entrepreneurial venture. David is dedicated, ef...ficient, direct, and has a lot of integrity. He always goes the extra mile, and truly cares about his clients. Can't recommend him highly enough.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2004 - 2006

Corporate Counsel, Cision f/k/a Bacon's Information

Associations

2015 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Start up and Entrepreneurial Ventures Subcommittee

Chair

2004 - 2006

Chicago Bar Association, Corporation and Business Law Committee

Past Chair - Start-up & Entrepreneurial Ventures Subcom.

Sample of Legal Cases

Best Vacuum Inc. v. MH Vacuum & Sewing Machine

Successful injunction against infringer

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Education

1997

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

2009

Search Engine Strategies: The Oprah Winfrey Litigation Trademark and Copyright Fair Use and Right of Publicity issues in Marketing

2006

Search Engine Startegies New York: Intellectual Property Track

Practical Copyright & Trademark Guidance for Webmasters and SEMs

Publications

2013

Landslide® magazine, ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law Fashion Law: Protecting Brands and Designs

Languages

English

Activity

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