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Atty. John Franklin Garvish

Atty. John Franklin Garvish

John Franklin Garvish is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation. John received a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Austin Austin 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About John Franklin Garvish at a glance

John Franklin Garvish is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McKool Smith. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2004). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Johns Hopkins University (B.S. The, 1993). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Franklin Garvish is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • John practices at McKool Smith in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Franklin Garvish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Franklin Garvish 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 Franklin Garvish is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Franklin Garvish

Where is John Franklin Garvish's law office located?
John Franklin Garvish's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is McKool Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Franklin Garvish handle?
John Franklin Garvish focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Franklin Garvish practiced law?
John Franklin Garvish has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John Franklin Garvish go to law school?
John Franklin Garvish earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S. The, 1993).
How can I contact John Franklin Garvish for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2002
B.S. The
Johns Hopkins University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2004

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