David M. Airan

Litigation - Intellectual Property

4.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

32+ years experience

Leydig, Voit & Mayer LTD

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-616-5600

https://www.leydig.com/professionals/david-airan/

Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 4900, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601-6745

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Bio

David M. Airan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property.David M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. David M. Airan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property.David M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Copyright Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
Practice Area: Patent Law
Practice Area: Trademark Law
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Patent

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1993

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Reviews

Raymond Thomas

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex copyright dispute

I engaged David Airan at Leydig, Voit & Mayer to handle a sensitive copyright infringement matter for my small design firm. From our first meeting, his deep knowledge of intellectual property law was immediately apparent. He leveraged his three decades of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in copyright and patent litigation, to craft a nuanced strategy that protected my original work. David’s analysis was thorough, and he explained the legal complexities of the Chicago courts in a way that was clear and actionable, without resorting to jargon. His background from Northwestern and his recognition by Best Lawyers gave me great confidence. The matter was resolved favorably, safeguarding my business’s core assets. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, response times to non-urgent emails could occasionally stretch to a couple of days. That said, when it mattered, he was always available. I highly recommend David for anyone in need of a seasoned, strategic IP litigator.