Atty. Jerald Benjamin Dotson

Atty. Jerald Benjamin Dotson

Jerald Benjamin Dotson is a lawyer practicing entertainment & sports, intellectual property, privacy & technology. Jerald received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (470) 329-7370

Profile Summary

About Jerald Benjamin Dotson at a glance

Jerald Benjamin Dotson is a The Weather Channel Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994), and Georgia (2009). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1994) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 1989). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jerald Benjamin Dotson is a lawyer practicing entertainment & sports, intellectual property, privacy & technology
  • Jerald received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jerald practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Jerald Benjamin Dotson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerald Benjamin Dotson 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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jerald Benjamin Dotson

Where is Jerald Benjamin Dotson's law office located?
Jerald Benjamin Dotson's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerald Benjamin Dotson handle?
Jerald Benjamin Dotson focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Jerald Benjamin Dotson practiced law?
Jerald Benjamin Dotson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jerald Benjamin Dotson go to law school?
Jerald Benjamin Dotson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1994
B.S.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 2009

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