Atty. Bertis Edwin Downs IV

Atty. Bertis Edwin Downs IV

Mr. Bertis Edwin Downs IV is a lawyer practicing entertainment & sports, intellectual property.

Athens Athens 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Bertis Edwin Downs IV at a glance

Bertis Edwin Downs IV is a ip and entertainment attorney based in Athens, Georgia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1981) and Davidson College (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Bertis Edwin Downs IV is a lawyer practicing entertainment & sports, intellectual property
  • Bertis received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Bertis practices in Athens, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Bertis Edwin Downs IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bertis Edwin Downs IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Bertis Edwin Downs IV is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Athens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Bertis Edwin Downs IV's law office located?
Bertis Edwin Downs IV's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bertis Edwin Downs IV handle?
Bertis Edwin Downs IV focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Bertis Edwin Downs IV practiced law?
Bertis Edwin Downs IV has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Bertis Edwin Downs IV go to law school?
Bertis Edwin Downs IV earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Bertis Edwin Downs IV for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bertis Edwin Downs IV received?
Bertis Edwin Downs IV's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1981
A.B.
Davidson College
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1981

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