Atty. Donald Stephen Showalter

Atty. Donald Stephen Showalter

Donald Stephen Showalter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, patent, trademark and 3 other areas of law. Donald received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Stephen Showalter at a glance

Donald Stephen Showalter is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at GrayRobinson, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1985) and Carnegie-Mellon University (B.S. Electrical, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Association & Memberships •American Intellectual Property Law Association •International Trademark Association •Broward County Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section, Past Chair. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Stephen Showalter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, patent, trademark and 3 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Donald practices at GrayRobinson, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Stephen Showalter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Stephen Showalter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Donald Stephen Showalter is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Florida →

Trademark Law

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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.

Donald Stephen Showalter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald Stephen Showalter

Where is Donald Stephen Showalter's law office located?
Donald Stephen Showalter's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is GrayRobinson, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Stephen Showalter handle?
Donald Stephen Showalter focuses on patent, trademark, business, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Donald Stephen Showalter practiced law?
Donald Stephen Showalter has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Donald Stephen Showalter go to law school?
Donald Stephen Showalter earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S. Electrical, 1977).
How can I contact Donald Stephen Showalter for a consultation?
You can contact Donald Stephen Showalter 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.
What awards or recognition has Donald Stephen Showalter received?
Donald Stephen Showalter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1985
B.S. Electrical
Carnegie-Mellon University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985

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