Atty. David Jon Petras

Atty. David Jon Petras

David Jon Petras is a lawyer practicing information technology, internet law, software licensing and 13 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1983, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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About David Jon Petras at a glance

David Jon Petras is a Member based in Upper Arlington, Ohio, practicing at David J. Petras. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1996) and Case Western Reserve University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Upper Arlington, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Jon Petras is a lawyer practicing information technology, internet law, software licensing and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1983, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at David J. Petras in Upper Arlington, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Jon Petras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jon Petras handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

David Jon Petras is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Jon Petras is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Jon Petras

Where is David Jon Petras's law office located?
David Jon Petras's law practice is located in Upper Arlington, Ohio. The firm is David J. Petras. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jon Petras handle?
David Jon Petras focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Jon Petras practiced law?
David Jon Petras has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Jon Petras go to law school?
David Jon Petras earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David Jon Petras for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1996
B.A.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996

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