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Christopher R. Benson is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984) and Minnesota Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court US District Court Wisconsin Eastern District Cour (1995). Educated at University of Wisconsin - Madison (J.D., 1984) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S.M.E., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin (Member: Executive Committee, 2001-2002 Board of Governors, 1997— President, Non-Resident Lawyers Division, 2001-2002) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Christopher R. Benson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation: commercial, commercial
- Christopher received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Christopher practices in Austin, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Christopher R. Benson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher R. Benson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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