Atty. John Michael Covert

Atty. John Michael Covert

Mr. John Michael Covert is a lawyer practicing america invents act, due diligence, inventorship dispute resolution and 13 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About John Michael Covert at a glance

John Michael Covert is a Director based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at George Mason University J.D. with distinction (—) and Lehigh University M.S. Chemistry St. Joseph's University B.S. Chemistry (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Michael Covert is a lawyer practicing america invents act, due diligence, inventorship dispute resolution and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a M.S. degree from Lehigh University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Covert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Covert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Covert

Where is John Michael Covert's law office located?
John Michael Covert's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Covert handle?
John Michael Covert focuses on patent, ip, m&a, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Michael Covert practiced law?
John Michael Covert has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Michael Covert go to law school?
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How can I contact John Michael Covert for a consultation?
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Education

George Mason University J.D. with distinction
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Lehigh University M.S. Chemistry St. Joseph's University B.S. Chemistry
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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