Atty. James Richard Major

Atty. James Richard Major

James Richard Major is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement, cannabis law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University Of Cambridge in 1996, and has been licensed for 14 years.

New York New York 14 yrs experience 14 year
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James Richard Major is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Lucas & Mercanti, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, ip, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office East (2012) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2011) and University Of Cambridge (B.S. University, 1996). Active member of Professional Affiliations •New York City Bar Association •Patents Committee •New York Intellectual Property Law Association •Patent Law & Practice Committee •American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Richard Major is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement, cannabis law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University Of Cambridge in 1996, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Major's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Criminal Defense

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Intellectual Property

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Richard Major

Where is James Richard Major's law office located?
James Richard Major's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lucas & Mercanti, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Major handle?
James Richard Major focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, ip, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Richard Major practiced law?
James Richard Major has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did James Richard Major go to law school?
James Richard Major earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S. University, 1996).
How can I contact James Richard Major for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 2011
B.S. University
University Of Cambridge
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office East
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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