Atty. James Daniel Shead

Atty. James Daniel Shead

James Daniel Shead is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. James received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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About James Daniel Shead at a glance

James Daniel Shead is a Gen. Coun. and Dir. of Data and Analytics based in Austin, Texas. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2008), Texas Texas Western District Court (2009), and Texas Eastern District Court (2010). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 2007) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Computer, 2002). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Daniel Shead is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Daniel Shead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Daniel Shead 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Daniel Shead's law office located?
James Daniel Shead's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Daniel Shead handle?
James Daniel Shead focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Daniel Shead practiced law?
James Daniel Shead has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Daniel Shead go to law school?
James Daniel Shead earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Computer, 2002).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2007
B.S. Computer
University of Texas at Austin
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
Texas Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 2009
Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2010

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