Atty. James Howard Steigerwald

Atty. James Howard Steigerwald

James Howard Steigerwald is a lawyer practicing franchise litigation, commercial litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Howard Steigerwald at a glance

James Howard Steigerwald is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1998) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. D (1998). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1998) and Harvard College (A.B., 1993). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Howard Steigerwald is a lawyer practicing franchise litigation, commercial litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Steigerwald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Howard Steigerwald 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Howard Steigerwald

Where is James Howard Steigerwald's law office located?
James Howard Steigerwald's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Steigerwald handle?
James Howard Steigerwald focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Howard Steigerwald practiced law?
James Howard Steigerwald has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Howard Steigerwald go to law school?
James Howard Steigerwald earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1993).
How can I contact James Howard Steigerwald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1998
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. D
Admitted: 1998

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