Charles Lee Mudd Jr. has operated his own law firm, Mudd Law Offices, since 2001. In the last fifteen years, the firm has grown to become an internationally recognized diversified practice providing representation to a clientele of local, national, and international individuals and business organizations, particularly focused on Internet, cyber, and emerging technology issues.
Prior to starting his own firm, Charles worked for Cummings & Lockwood, a full-service, mid-sized law firm, in its Stamford, Connecticut office practicing in its commercial litigation and emerging technologies groups. His tenure at Cummings & Lockwood followed a one-year clerkship with a United States District Court Judge in Bridgeport, Connecticut and a two-year clerkship with the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
For more than fifteen years, Charles has been significantly involved in Internet and technology-related transactional matters and litigation throughout the United States at both the trial and appellate levels. In addition to appearing before federal circuit courts, he filed two writs for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on Internet issues. He also drafted legislation seeking amendments to the Illinois eavesdropping statute as well as other Internet matters.
Charles currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where he has taight privacy and technology courses and guest lectures. He also guest lectures at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, Charles founded and serves as the co-host for Startup Radio, an online radio station providing business and legal information about startups and entrepreneurs.
Apart from practicing law, Charles has been an active member of the legal community. He has recently been appointed Chair of the Social Media & Gaming Committee for the International Technology Law Association. He served as Chair for the Intellectual Property Section of the Illinois State Bar Association and as a member of the Utah State Bar’s Cyberlaw Section.
Recently, Charles was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Illinois edition of Super Lawyers.
Lead Articles Editor, Quinnipiac Law Review (1996-1997). Co-Creator, President (1996). Vice President and Treasurer (1997), Quinnipiac Law and Technology Association; Scholarship (1995-1997). Recipient: Service to the Law School Award; Academic Excellence Award; Distinguished Academic Achievement Award for Law of the European Union, Fall 1996 and Jurisprudence, Spring 1997. Judicial Intern, The Honorable Alfred V. Covello, U.S. District Court Judge, USDC, District of Connecticut (1996). Extern, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce (1996). Judicial Clerk: The Honorable John T. Sharpnack, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana (1997-1999); The Honorable Alan H. Nevas, U.S. District Court Senior Judge, USDC, Dist. of Conn. (1999-2000). Adjunct Faculty: Department of Political Science, IUPUI (1998-1999); University of Connecticut School of Law (2000); Department of Political Science, Quinnipiac College (1995-1997). Associate, Cummings & Lockwood (2000-2001). Founder and Member, Privacy Resolutions P.C. dba Mudd Law Offices (2001-); John Marshall Law School (2002-). 2nd Vice-President, Board of Directors, Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois (2005).
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Areas of Law
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Business Law 1
- Business Start-Ups
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Commercial Law 1
- Commercial Litigation
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Technology and Science 16
- Computer Security
- Technology Law
- Internet Technology
- Electronic Security
- Computers and Software
- Computer Fraud
- Computer Law
- Computer Technology
- Computer Software Law
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Licensing
- Software Licensing
- Software Protection
- Software Publishing Technology
- Technology Licensing
- Robotics
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Internet Law 9
- Cybersquatting
- Domain Names
- E-Commerce
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Name Infringement
- Content Licensing
- Internet Liability
- Internet Licensing
- Internet
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Communications and Media 10
- Defamation
- Information and Privacy
- Libel, Slander and Defamation
- Social Media
- Libel and Slander
- Media Libel
- Right of Privacy
- Privacy and Publicity
- Right of Publicity
- Privacy Law
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Identity Theft
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Intellectual Property 43
- Trade Secrets
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Theft of Trade Secrets
- Trade Secret Misappropriation
- Brand Management
- Intellectual Property Enforcement
- Software Copyright
- Copyright Infringement
- Copyright Licensing
- Copyright Litigation
- Copyright Prosecution
- Copyright Protection
- Copyright Registration
- International Copyright Law
- Internet Copyright Law
- Industrial Property
- Electronic Intellectual Property
- Industrial Models and Designs
- Intellectual Property Infringement
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Intellectual Property Procurement
- Intellectual Property Prosecution
- Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
- International Intellectual Property
- Literary Property
- Internet Intellectual Property
- Mechanical Intellectual Property
- New Media Law
- Protection of Personality
- Piracy
- Proprietary Rights
- Chemical Intellectual Property
- Electrical Intellectual Property
- Trademark Infringement
- Internet Trademarks
- International Trademarks
- Trademark Arbitration
- Trademark Licensing
- Trademark Prosecution
- Trademark Litigation
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Protection
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Aviation Law 5
- Space Law
- Aerospace Technology
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Aerospace Contracts
- Aerospace Law
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Litigation 7
- Privacy Litigation
- Trial Practice
- Federal Litigation
- Internet Litigation
- Entertainment Litigation
- E-Discovery
- U.S. Supreme Court Litigation
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Contracts 3
- Information Technology Contracts
- Entertainment Contracts
- Technology Contracts
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International Law 1
- International Computer Law
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Entertainment Law 8
- Artists Rights
- Entertainment Liability
- Interactive Multimedia Law
- Fine Arts
- Multimedia Law
- Motion Pictures and Television
- Theater Law
- Video Law
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Finance 2
- Entertainment Finance
- Motion Picture Finance
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Agency and Distributorships 1
- Motion Picture Production and Distribution
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Casinos and Gambling 1
- Gaming Law
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Civil Practice 1
- Civil Law
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Other 16
- Augmented Reality
- Crowdfunding
- Cyber Law
- Data Security
- Drone Law
- Video Gaming Law
- Virtual Reality
- Libel Defamation
- Civil Fraud
- Fraud
- international Licensing
- ITAR
- Data Breach
- Artificial Intelligence
- EAR
- Space Regulations
Practice Details
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFixed hourly rates
Fixed fees available
Accepted Credit CardsAmerican Express
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Firm InformationPositionPrincipalFirm NameMudd Law Offices
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Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
Charles Mudd believes strongly in the role of attorneys in providing pro bono legal services. In fact, Charles contributes the growth of his firm to the provision of pro bono services to his first several clients. Throughout his firm's fifteen years, it has made pro bono services a key component of its community contributions.
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2018, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
1997, Indiana
1999, Illinois
2000, Connecticut
2001, U.S. Supreme Court
2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
2003, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
2005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
2007, Utah
2003, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
2005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
2007, U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
2023, Colorado
MembershipsInternational Technology Law Association (Board Member 2016-present, Chair 2013-2014, Social Media and Gaming Committee, 20+ year member)
Illinois State Bar Association (Ex-Officio 2013-2014, Chair 2012-2013, Vice-Chair 2011-2012, Secretary 2010-2011, Section Council, Intellectual Property Section)
American Bar Association (Co-Chair, Privacy and Computer Crime Cmte., Science and Technology Section, 2000-2001)
Regional Bar Association (Co-Chair, Internet Law Section 2000-2001)
Chicago Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association (Vice-Chair, Computer Law Section, 2000-2001)
Indiana State Bar Association (Chair, Membership Needs Subcmte., Internet and Electronic Commerce Cmte. 1998-1999) -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolQuinnipiac College
Class of 1997
J.D.
magna cum laude
Other EducationPurdue University
Class of 1994
M.A.
Purdue University
Class of 1990
B.A.
University of Chicago
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1968
Hobbies & InterestsFilm, Genealogy, History, Space
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Mr. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. is admitted to practice in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana and Utah.
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Does this attorney accept major credit cards?Yes, Mr. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. will accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Mudd Law Offices has 5 attorneys at this location.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, Mr. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. has a presence in Park City, UT.
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How much pro bono work does this attorney do?Mr. Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. spends 10% of their time working pro bono.