Atty. Geoffrey Clyde Cheney

Atty. Geoffrey Clyde Cheney

Mr. Geoffrey Clyde Cheney is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, global technology, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law.

Miami Miami 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Geoffrey Clyde Cheney at a glance

Geoffrey Clyde Cheney is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, and internet. Admitted to practice in FL (1985) and DC (1989). Educated at Univ. of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Univ. of Virginia (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Geoffrey Clyde Cheney is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, global technology, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • Geoffrey Clyde received a B.A. degree from Univ. of Virginia in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Geoffrey Clyde practices at Akerman LLP in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Geoffrey Clyde Cheney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Geoffrey Clyde Cheney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Geoffrey Clyde Cheney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Geoffrey Clyde Cheney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Miami 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 Geoffrey Clyde Cheney

Where is Geoffrey Clyde Cheney's law office located?
Geoffrey Clyde Cheney's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Geoffrey Clyde Cheney handle?
Geoffrey Clyde Cheney focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Geoffrey Clyde Cheney practiced law?
Geoffrey Clyde Cheney has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Geoffrey Clyde Cheney go to law school?
Geoffrey Clyde Cheney earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Geoffrey Clyde Cheney for a consultation?
You can contact Geoffrey Clyde Cheney 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 Geoffrey Clyde Cheney received?
Geoffrey Clyde Cheney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Virginia School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Univ. of Virginia
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

FL
Admitted: 1985
DC
Admitted: 1989

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