Atty. Edward John Defranco

Atty. Edward John Defranco

Edward John Defranco is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, domestic and international arbitration & mediation, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Edward John Defranco at a glance

Edward John Defranco is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1993). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1986) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S. Chemical, 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward John Defranco is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, domestic and international arbitration & mediation, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Edward practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Edward John Defranco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward John Defranco handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward John Defranco

Where is Edward John Defranco's law office located?
Edward John Defranco's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward John Defranco handle?
Edward John Defranco focuses on ip, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward John Defranco practiced law?
Edward John Defranco has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Edward John Defranco go to law school?
Edward John Defranco earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Chemical, 1982).
How can I contact Edward John Defranco for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1986
B.S. Chemical
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1993

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