Atty. Matthew Scott Makover

Atty. Matthew Scott Makover

Matthew Scott Makover is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate / incorporation, entertainment. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 15 years.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Matthew Scott Makover at a glance

Matthew Scott Makover is a Law Clerk based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on formation, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and Duke University B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott Makover is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate / incorporation, entertainment
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Makover's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Scott Makover handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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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 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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Where is Matthew Scott Makover's law office located?
Matthew Scott Makover's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Makover handle?
Matthew Scott Makover focuses on formation, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Scott Makover practiced law?
Matthew Scott Makover has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
Duke University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011

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