Atty. Daniel A. Kent
Daniel A. Kent practices at Kent & Risley LLC Read Full Bio
Intellectual Property Enforcement & More Attorney · Serving Alpharetta, GA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A. Kent at a Glance
Daniel A. Kent is a Partner based in Alpharetta, Georgia, practicing at Kent & Risley LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court, Middle District of Ge (1990). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Grace College (B.S. Communications, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Intellectual Property Law Section) Federal Bar Association Atlanta Bar Association North Fulton Bar Association. Serves clients in Alpharetta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A. Kent
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Practice Areas Explained
Daniel A. Kent's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Kent handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Alpharetta.
Patent Law in Alpharetta
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Trademark Law in Alpharetta
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Copyright Law in Alpharetta
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Intellectual Property in Alpharetta
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Trade Secrets in Alpharetta
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Alpharetta
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 Alpharetta 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 venue, 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.
Alpharetta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Alpharetta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Alpharetta Choose Daniel A. Kent
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A. Kent's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A. Kent brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Daniel A. Kent can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Alpharetta
A Alpharetta-based practice means Daniel A. Kent attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel A. Kent Handles in Alpharetta
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