Atty. Michael Brian Powell
Michael Brian Powell is a lawyer practicing global litigation, ip due diligence, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.
Global Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 13+ Years Experience
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About Michael Brian Powell at a Glance
Michael Brian Powell is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in New York District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court (2013). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of California - Berkeley (B.A., 2009). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Brian Powell
- Michael Brian Powell is a lawyer practicing global litigation, ip due diligence, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California - Berkeley in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Michael practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Brian Powell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Brian Powell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trademark Law in New York
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Copyright Law in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Trade Secrets in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Brian Powell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Brian Powell's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, ip, m&a, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Brian Powell brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and ip, Michael Brian Powell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Brian Powell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Brian Powell Handles in New York
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