Atty. Joseph Michael Drayton

Atty. Joseph Michael Drayton

Joseph Michael Drayton is a lawyer practicing general practice, patent application, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Joseph Michael Drayton is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), Maryland (1998), and District of Columbia U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (2009). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Maryland (B.S. Electrical, 1993). Active member of New York City Bar Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and New York State Bar Association National Bar Association American Bar Association Federal Bar Council Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Michael Drayton is a lawyer practicing general practice, patent application, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Joseph practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Drayton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael Drayton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joseph Michael Drayton's law office located?
Joseph Michael Drayton's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Drayton handle?
Joseph Michael Drayton focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph Michael Drayton practiced law?
Joseph Michael Drayton has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joseph Michael Drayton go to law school?
Joseph Michael Drayton earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Electrical, 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1997
B.S. Electrical
University of Maryland
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
Maryland
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 2009

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