Atty. Joseph Gerald Makowski

Atty. Joseph Gerald Makowski

Joseph Gerald Makowski is a lawyer practicing corporate law, civil litigation, intellectual property. Joseph received a degree from Ub Law School Suny, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Joseph Gerald Makowski at a glance

Joseph Gerald Makowski is a Supm. Ct. Jus. based in Buffalo, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at State University of New York At Buffalo (J.D., 1979) and Ub Law School Suny Canisius College (B.A. Columbia, 1975). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Gerald Makowski is a lawyer practicing corporate law, civil litigation, intellectual property
  • Joseph received a degree from Ub Law School Suny, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Joseph practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Gerald Makowski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Gerald Makowski 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Joseph Gerald Makowski's law office located?
Joseph Gerald Makowski's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Gerald Makowski handle?
Joseph Gerald Makowski focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph Gerald Makowski practiced law?
Joseph Gerald Makowski has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Joseph Gerald Makowski go to law school?
Joseph Gerald Makowski earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Columbia, 1975).
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York At Buffalo
- 1979
B.A. Columbia
Ub Law School Suny Canisius College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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