Atty. John Michael Caracappa

Atty. John Michael Caracappa

Mr. John Michael Caracappa is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, international law, intellectual property and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About John Michael Caracappa at a glance

John Michael Caracappa is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Distr (1999) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern Di (2002). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1998) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Michael Caracappa is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, international law, intellectual property and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Caracappa's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Caracappa

Where is John Michael Caracappa's law office located?
John Michael Caracappa's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Steptoe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Caracappa handle?
John Michael Caracappa focuses on patent, ip, m&a, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Michael Caracappa practiced law?
John Michael Caracappa has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Michael Caracappa go to law school?
John Michael Caracappa earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact John Michael Caracappa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1998
B.S.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Distr
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern Di
Admitted: 2002

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