Atty. James Lee Lester

Atty. James Lee Lester

Mr. James Lee Lester is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, trademark litigation, copyright litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Greensboro Greensboro 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James Lee Lester at a glance

James Lee Lester is a Partner based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at MacCord Mason PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1982), North Carolina (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1982) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Civil, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greensboro and North Carolina Bar Associations. Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Lee Lester is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, trademark litigation, copyright litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at MacCord Mason PLLC in Greensboro, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Lester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lee Lester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

James Lee Lester is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in North Carolina →

Trademark Law

James Lee Lester is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in North Carolina →

Copyright Law

James Lee Lester is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

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

James Lee Lester is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Lee Lester is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Lee Lester

Where is James Lee Lester's law office located?
James Lee Lester's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is MacCord Mason PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Lester handle?
James Lee Lester focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Lee Lester practiced law?
James Lee Lester has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Lee Lester go to law school?
James Lee Lester earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Civil, 1979).
How can I contact James Lee Lester for a consultation?
You can contact James Lee Lester 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 James Lee Lester received?
James Lee Lester's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1982
B.S. Civil
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1982
North Carolina
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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