Atty. Douglas S Bishop

Atty. Douglas S Bishop

Douglas S Bishop is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Traverse City Traverse City 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Douglas S Bishop at a glance

Douglas S Bishop is a President based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Bishop & Heintz, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trademark, probate, copyright, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Court of Federal Claims registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1977) and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1977) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas S Bishop is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Douglas practices at Bishop & Heintz, P.C. in Traverse City, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas S Bishop's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas S Bishop handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Douglas S Bishop is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

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Copyright Law

Douglas S Bishop is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas S Bishop

Where is Douglas S Bishop's law office located?
Douglas S Bishop's law practice is located in Traverse City, Michigan. The firm is Bishop & Heintz, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas S Bishop handle?
Douglas S Bishop focuses on trademark, probate, copyright, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas S Bishop practiced law?
Douglas S Bishop has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Douglas S Bishop go to law school?
Douglas S Bishop earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Douglas S Bishop for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas S Bishop 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 Douglas S Bishop received?
Douglas S Bishop's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1977
B.S.
United States Naval Academy
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. Court of Federal Claims registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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