Atty. John Michael Guaragna

Atty. John Michael Guaragna

Mr. John Michael Guaragna is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 3 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Guaragna at a glance

John Michael Guaragna is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California California Southern District Court (1998) and Texas California Central District Court California Eastern District Court California Northern Distri (2004). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1998) and Villanova University B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Michael Guaragna is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Villanova University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at DLA Piper LLP in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Guaragna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Guaragna 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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Michael Guaragna is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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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 Michael Guaragna

Where is John Michael Guaragna's law office located?
John Michael Guaragna's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Guaragna handle?
John Michael Guaragna focuses on patent, ip, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Michael Guaragna practiced law?
John Michael Guaragna has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Michael Guaragna go to law school?
John Michael Guaragna earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
How can I contact John Michael Guaragna for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Guaragna directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Michael Guaragna received?
John Michael Guaragna's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1998
Villanova University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California California Southern District Court
Admitted: 1998
Texas California Central District Court California Eastern District Court California Northern Distri
Admitted: 2004

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