Atty. Joan E Switzer

Atty. Joan E Switzer

Joan E Switzer is a lawyer practicing patent law, biotechnology. Joan received a M.S. degree from Drexel University in 1997, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Rahway Rahway 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Joan E Switzer at a glance

Joan E Switzer is a Sr. Atty. based in Rahway, New Jersey. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1988), Pennsylvania (1988), U.S. District Court, Distri ct of New Jersey (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at Drexel University (M.S. Biological, 1997) and Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1988). Serands clients in Rahway, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joan E Switzer is a lawyer practicing patent law, biotechnology
  • Joan received a M.S. degree from Drexel University in 1997, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joan practices in Rahway, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Joan E Switzer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan E Switzer 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 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 Rahway 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 andnue, 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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Where is Joan E Switzer's law office located?
Joan E Switzer's law practice is located in Rahway, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan E Switzer handle?
Joan E Switzer focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Joan E Switzer practiced law?
Joan E Switzer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joan E Switzer go to law school?
Joan E Switzer earned their education at (M.S. Biological, 1997); (J.D., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

M.S. Biological
Drexel University
- 1997
J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Distri ct of New Jersey
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
Connecticut
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark
Admitted: 1992

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