About
Marc C. Gravino is a partner at WilliamsMcCarthy LLP and a leader in commercial and complex litigation. Since joining the firm in 1988, he has represented clients across industries in high-stakes disputes involving business, insurance, and intellectual property law. His practice spans complex civil litigation, product liability, trade secrets, and copyright claims, providing strategic legal solutions for corporations, professionals, and individuals facing intricate legal challenges.
Marc earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin and his B.G.S., cum laude, from Northern Illinois University. Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and multiple federal courts, he has extensive trial and appellate experience across jurisdictions, including the 7th and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals. His educational foundation and decades of courtroom practice enable him to navigate diverse and technical matters with precision and efficiency.
Throughout his career, Marc has represented manufacturers, insurance companies, health care providers, financial institutions, and public entities. His litigation experience includes antitrust, construction, environmental, ERISA, and franchise disputes, as well as internet law and “anti-cybersquatting” cases. He has defended clients in nationwide copyright litigation, insurance coverage actions, and product liability claims, earning a reputation for thorough preparation and practical advocacy in complex, multi-party cases.
Recognized by his peers and the legal community, Marc C. Gravino holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been honored by Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America®. Beyond his practice, he contributes to the Winnebago County Bar Association and serves on the advisory board of Leading Lawyers Network. Known for his professionalism and commitment, Marc continues to provide exceptional representation in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Williams McCarthy LLP
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
Licensed State
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Education
- University of Wisconsin
Juris Doctor (JD) - Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges


- Copyright Application
- Copyright Infringement
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Patent Application
- Patent Infringement
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark Application
- Trademark Infringement
- Agriculture
- Business Litigation
- Contracts And Agreements
- Corporate
- Corporate And Incorporation
- Insurance
- Licensing
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Defective And Dangerous Products
- Medical Devices And Dangerous Drugs
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accident
- Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
- Railroad Accidents
- Slip And Fall Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accident
- Wrongful Death




