Atty. Derek C. Stettner

Atty. Derek C. Stettner

Derek C. Stettner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, contracts / agreements.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek C. Stettner at a glance

Derek C. Stettner is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts and ip. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S. Electrical, 1990). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek C. Stettner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, contracts / agreements
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Derek practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Derek C. Stettner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek C. Stettner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek C. Stettner

Where is Derek C. Stettner's law office located?
Derek C. Stettner's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek C. Stettner handle?
Derek C. Stettner focuses on contracts, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Derek C. Stettner practiced law?
Derek C. Stettner has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Derek C. Stettner go to law school?
Derek C. Stettner earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Electrical, 1990).
How can I contact Derek C. Stettner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1994
B.S. Electrical
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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