Sorinel Cimpoes, IP Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL
Trusted ip attorney serving Chicago.
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Sorinel Cimpoes is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on IP.
- Based in
- Chicago, ILLINOIS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- IP
- Handles IP matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
About Sorinel Cimpoes: Sorinel Cimpoes is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on IP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sorinel Cimpoes
Sorinel concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sorinel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Chicago, Illinois
Sorinel takes ip matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sorinel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sorinel Cimpoes — Attorney of Illinois ip experience
Sorinel Cimpoes is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on IP.
Sorinel Cimpoes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law.
Sorinel, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sorinel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sorinel's approach to ip cases
Sorinel Cimpoes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Sorinel, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sorinel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Clients Sorinel works with
Sorinel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Sorinel Cimpoes's legal education and bar admissions
Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
J.D. · 2001
Sorinel studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT.
Law school and academic background
Sorinel completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sorinel runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Sorinel Cimpoes
Sorinel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
Locations
Sorinel Cimpoes's office in Chicago
Sorinel's primary office is at 70 West Madison Street, Suite 5200, Chicago, Illinois, 60602-4378. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sorinel Cimpoes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sorinel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sorinel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sorinel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sorinel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sorinel
Sorinel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sorinel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sorinel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sorinel Cimpoes
How much does it cost to hire Sorinel for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sorinel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sorinel offer a free consultation?
Sorinel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sorinel's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Sorinel's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sorinel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sorinel take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Sorinel is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sorinel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sorinel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sorinel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sorinel accepting new ip clients right now?
Sorinel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
Sorinel handles ip matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
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