Atty. John Paul McGroarty

Atty. John Paul McGroarty

Mr. John Paul McGroarty is a lawyer practicing business methods, design patents, due diligence and 15 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About John Paul McGroarty at a glance

John Paul McGroarty is a Director based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Georgetown University J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.S. Materials Science Engineering and Finance Dean's List University of Pennsylvania B.S. Cornell University (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Paul McGroarty is a lawyer practicing business methods, design patents, due diligence and 15 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul McGroarty's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Consumer Protection

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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 Paul McGroarty

Where is John Paul McGroarty's law office located?
John Paul McGroarty's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul McGroarty handle?
John Paul McGroarty focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Paul McGroarty practiced law?
John Paul McGroarty has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Paul McGroarty go to law school?
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How can I contact John Paul McGroarty for a consultation?
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Education

Georgetown University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania B.S. Materials Science Engineering and Finance Dean's List University of Pennsylvania B.S. Cornell University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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