Atty. John William Chapas II

Atty. John William Chapas II

Mr. John William Chapas II is a lawyer practicing advertising, technology & media, business, financial markets and services and 11 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Chapas II at a glance

John William Chapas II is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Miami University (B.S., 1993). Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar American Health Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Society of Health Care Attorneys. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John William Chapas II is a lawyer practicing advertising, technology & media, business, financial markets and services and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Chapas II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Chapas II 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 William Chapas II is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John William Chapas II is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

John William Chapas II is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Chapas II

Where is John William Chapas II's law office located?
John William Chapas II's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Chapas II handle?
John William Chapas II focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John William Chapas II practiced law?
John William Chapas II has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John William Chapas II go to law school?
John William Chapas II earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact John William Chapas II for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.S.
Miami University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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