Atty. Charles P. Lapolla

Atty. Charles P. Lapolla

Charles P. Lapolla is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademark, copyright and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Charles P. Lapolla at a glance

Charles P. Lapolla is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Dist. Ct., SDNY U.S. Dist. Ct., EDNY (1986). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Rochester B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships •International Trademark Association (INTA) •New York Intellectual Property Association •New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, Member. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles P. Lapolla is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademark, copyright and 4 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Charles practices at Phillips Nizer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Charles P. Lapolla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles P. Lapolla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles P. Lapolla

Where is Charles P. Lapolla's law office located?
Charles P. Lapolla's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Phillips Nizer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles P. Lapolla handle?
Charles P. Lapolla focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles P. Lapolla practiced law?
Charles P. Lapolla has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Charles P. Lapolla go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Charles P. Lapolla received?
Charles P. Lapolla's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Hofstra University School of Law J.D.
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University of Rochester B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Dist. Ct., SDNY U.S. Dist. Ct., EDNY
Admitted: 1986

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