Atty. John Kenneth Hoffmeister

Atty. John Kenneth Hoffmeister

John Kenneth Hoffmeister is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, corporate counsel, science & technology. John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About John Kenneth Hoffmeister at a glance

John Kenneth Hoffmeister is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee registered to practice before the U.S. (1997) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Federal Circuits (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D. Electrical, 1997) and University of Tennessee (B.S. Electrical, 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Kenneth Hoffmeister is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, corporate counsel, science & technology
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Kenneth Hoffmeister's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Kenneth Hoffmeister 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.

John Kenneth Hoffmeister is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Kenneth Hoffmeister is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

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

John Kenneth Hoffmeister is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kenneth Hoffmeister

Where is John Kenneth Hoffmeister's law office located?
John Kenneth Hoffmeister's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kenneth Hoffmeister handle?
John Kenneth Hoffmeister focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Kenneth Hoffmeister practiced law?
John Kenneth Hoffmeister has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Kenneth Hoffmeister go to law school?
John Kenneth Hoffmeister earned their education at (J.D. Electrical, 1997); (B.S. Electrical, 1991).
How can I contact John Kenneth Hoffmeister for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Kenneth Hoffmeister received?
John Kenneth Hoffmeister's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Electrical
University of Tennessee
- 1997
B.S. Electrical
University of Tennessee
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee registered to practice before the U.S.
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1997

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