Atty. John A. Waters
John A. Waters is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 4 other areas of law.
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John A. Waters is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Oppenhuizen Law PLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967) and Michigan registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1973). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1967) and University of Michigan (B.S.E.E., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids, Illinois State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John A. Waters is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- John practices at Oppenhuizen Law PLC in Grand Rapids, MI
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John A. Waters is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Michigan →
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John A. Waters is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John A. Waters is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John A. Waters is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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