Atty. John Michael Shumaker

Atty. John Michael Shumaker

Mr. John Michael Shumaker is a lawyer practicing health care, intellectual property, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (512) 937-1069 Book Appointment

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About John Michael Shumaker at a glance

John Michael Shumaker is a business, ip, litigation, and health care attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Texas Eastern District Court Te (2001). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2001) and Rice University (M.S. Rice, 1992). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Michael Shumaker is a lawyer practicing health care, intellectual property, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a M.S. degree from Rice University in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Shumaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Shumaker 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 Michael Shumaker 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.

John Michael Shumaker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Michael Shumaker is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →

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 Shumaker

Where is John Michael Shumaker's law office located?
John Michael Shumaker's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Shumaker handle?
John Michael Shumaker focuses on business, ip, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Michael Shumaker practiced law?
John Michael Shumaker has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Michael Shumaker go to law school?
John Michael Shumaker earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.S. Rice, 1992).
How can I contact John Michael Shumaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 2001
M.S. Rice
Rice University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Texas Eastern District Court Te
Admitted: 2001

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