Atty. Jonathan Mackenzie Short

Atty. Jonathan Mackenzie Short

Jonathan Mackenzie Short is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/information technology, international, e-discovery and 6 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Newark Newark 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Mackenzie Short at a glance

Jonathan Mackenzie Short is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, consumer, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003), Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of New Je (2011), New York (2016), and North Carolina (2020). Educated at William and Mary School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Bowdoin College (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Mackenzie Short is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/information technology, international, e-discovery and 6 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Jonathan practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Mackenzie Short's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Mackenzie Short 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.

Jonathan Mackenzie Short is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Class Action

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Consumer Protection

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Mackenzie Short

Where is Jonathan Mackenzie Short's law office located?
Jonathan Mackenzie Short's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Mackenzie Short handle?
Jonathan Mackenzie Short focuses on business, ip, class action, consumer, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jonathan Mackenzie Short practiced law?
Jonathan Mackenzie Short has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Jonathan Mackenzie Short go to law school?
Jonathan Mackenzie Short earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Jonathan Mackenzie Short for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Mackenzie Short received?
Jonathan Mackenzie Short's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
William and Mary School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Bowdoin College
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of New Je
Admitted: 2011
New York
Admitted: 2016
North Carolina
Admitted: 2020

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