Atty. James Pericles Gianakis

Atty. James Pericles Gianakis

James Pericles Gianakis is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, antitrust. James received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chatham Chatham 29 Years Experience 29 year

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About James Pericles Gianakis at a glance

James Pericles Gianakis is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Chatham, New Jersey. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997). Educated at Seton Hall School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Chatham, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Pericles Gianakis is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, antitrust
  • James received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Chatham, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Pericles Gianakis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Pericles Gianakis 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.

James Pericles Gianakis is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

James Pericles Gianakis is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Pericles Gianakis

Where is James Pericles Gianakis's law office located?
James Pericles Gianakis's law practice is located in Chatham, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Pericles Gianakis handle?
James Pericles Gianakis focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Pericles Gianakis practiced law?
James Pericles Gianakis has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Pericles Gianakis go to law school?
James Pericles Gianakis earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Pericles Gianakis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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