Atty. John Edward Cummerford

Atty. John Edward Cummerford

John Edward Cummerford is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, technology, media & telecommunications, it & business process outsourcing and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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About John Edward Cummerford at a glance

John Edward Cummerford is a business, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), California (1992), and Arizona (2002). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1983) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Edward Cummerford is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, technology, media & telecommunications, it & business process outsourcing and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Cummerford's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

John Edward Cummerford is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Arizona →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

John Edward Cummerford is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Edward Cummerford

Where is John Edward Cummerford's law office located?
John Edward Cummerford's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Cummerford handle?
John Edward Cummerford focuses on business, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has John Edward Cummerford practiced law?
John Edward Cummerford has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Edward Cummerford go to law school?
John Edward Cummerford earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Edward Cummerford for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Edward Cummerford received?
John Edward Cummerford's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1992
Arizona
Admitted: 2002

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