Atty. John Franklin Summers

Atty. John Franklin Summers

Mr. John Franklin Summers is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Dallas Dallas 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About John Franklin Summers at a glance

John Franklin Summers is a Principal based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Caldwell Cassady & Curry. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern Dis (2011). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Rice University (B.Mus., 2008). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Franklin Summers is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • John received a B.Mus. degree from Rice University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices at Caldwell Cassady & Curry in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Franklin Summers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Franklin Summers 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 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 Dallas 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 Summers

Where is John Franklin Summers's law office located?
John Franklin Summers's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Caldwell Cassady & Curry. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Franklin Summers handle?
John Franklin Summers focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Franklin Summers practiced law?
John Franklin Summers has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John Franklin Summers go to law school?
John Franklin Summers earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.Mus., 2008).
How can I contact John Franklin Summers for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 2011
B.Mus.
Rice University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern Dis
Admitted: 2011

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