Atty. James Scott Elmer

Atty. James Scott Elmer

James Scott Elmer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Memphis Memphis 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Scott Elmer at a glance

James Scott Elmer is a St. Jude Children's Res Hosp. based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1992), California (1997), and Tennessee (2001). Educated at St. Louis University J.D. (—) and University of Missouri B.S. (—). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Scott Elmer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Elmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Scott Elmer 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 Tennessee

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

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James Scott Elmer's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Scott Elmer focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
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James Scott Elmer has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Practice Areas

Education

St. Louis University J.D.
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University of Missouri B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1997
Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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