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Atty. John Richard Dawson

Atty. John Richard Dawson

John Richard Dawson is a lawyer practicing patent application, commercial, aviation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Portland Portland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About John Richard Dawson at a glance

John Richard Dawson is a Counsel to the Firm based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Lane Powell PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992) and Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U (1996). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Michigan State University (B.S. Mechanical, 1986). Active member of Oregon State Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) Washington State Bar Association Oregon Patent Law Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Richard Dawson is a lawyer practicing patent application, commercial, aviation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Lane Powell PC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Dawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Richard Dawson 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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Aviation Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Richard Dawson

Where is John Richard Dawson's law office located?
John Richard Dawson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Lane Powell PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Dawson handle?
John Richard Dawson focuses on patent, business, ip, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John Richard Dawson practiced law?
John Richard Dawson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Richard Dawson go to law school?
John Richard Dawson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Mechanical, 1986).
How can I contact John Richard Dawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1991
B.S. Mechanical
Michigan State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1992
Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U
Admitted: 1996

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