Atty. John W Stephens

Atty. John W Stephens

Mr. John W Stephens is a lawyer practicing trade regulation, public utility regulation, intellectual property litigation.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John W Stephens at a glance

John W Stephens is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Esler, Stephens & Buckley. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and Federal Circuit (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and Northern District of California (1977). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1977) and Stanford University (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar (Chair, Public Utility Law Section, 1989-1992) American Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John W Stephens is a lawyer practicing trade regulation, public utility regulation, intellectual property litigation
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Esler, Stephens & Buckley in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John W Stephens's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 W Stephens

Where is John W Stephens's law office located?
John W Stephens's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Esler, Stephens & Buckley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Stephens handle?
John W Stephens focuses on ip, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John W Stephens practiced law?
John W Stephens has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John W Stephens go to law school?
John W Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact John W Stephens for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John W Stephens received?
John W Stephens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1977
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and Northern District of California
Admitted: 1977

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