Atty. John A. Bussian III

Atty. John A. Bussian III

Co-Author: Florida Press Association's Reporter's Handbook, North Carolina Media Law Handbook. Chairman, Southern Newspaper Publishers' Association Government Relations Committee; Member, The Media Institute's First Amendment Advisory Council.

Raleigh Raleigh 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Bussian III at a glance

John A. Bussian III is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at The Bussian Law Firm PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on copyright, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), District of Columbia (1985), and North Carolina (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1979) and Duke University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Co-Author

  • Florida Press Association's Reporter's Handbook, North Carolina Media Law Handbook
  • Chairman, Southern Newspaper Publishers' Association Government Relations Committee
  • Member, The Media Institute's First Amendment Advisory Council

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Bussian III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Bussian III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Bussian III

Where is John A. Bussian III's law office located?
John A. Bussian III's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is The Bussian Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Bussian III handle?
John A. Bussian III focuses on copyright, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John A. Bussian III practiced law?
John A. Bussian III has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John A. Bussian III go to law school?
John A. Bussian III earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John A. Bussian III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Bussian III received?
John A. Bussian III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1979
B.A.
Duke University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
North Carolina
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 1993

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