Atty. Christopher John Leonard

Atty. Christopher John Leonard

Mr. Christopher John Leonard is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecutions.

Knoxville Knoxville 32 J. Erfahrung 32 year
Call (445) 287-1764 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher John Leonard at a glance

Christopher John Leonard is an Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practforg at Merchant & Gould P.C.. They haand 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994), Georgia (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S. Industrial, 1986). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Mr. Christopher John Leonard is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecutions
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Christopher practices at Merchant & Gould P.C. in Knoxville, TN

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Knoxville or all attorneys in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher John Leonard

Where is Christopher John Leonard's law office located?
Christopher John Leonard's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Merchant & Gould P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Christopher John Leonard practiced law?
Christopher John Leonard has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Christopher John Leonard go to law school?
Christopher John Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Industrial, 1986).
How can I contact Christopher John Leonard for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher John Leonard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law
- 1994
B.S. Industrial
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 1997

Bewertungen

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.