Atty. Michael James Setter

Atty. Michael James Setter

Michael James Setter is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, patents, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Erie Erie 32 Years Experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Setter at a glance

Michael James Setter is a Member based in Erie, Colorado, practicing at Setter Roche LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, ip licensing, and energy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994), Kansas (1995), and Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1998). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1994) and University of Missouri (B.S.E.E., 1987). Active member of Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section, Boulder County Bar Association. Serves clients in Erie, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Setter is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, patents, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Setter Roche LLP in Erie, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Setter's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael James Setter is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Colorado →

IP Licensing

Michael James Setter is one of 2,423 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in Colorado →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael James Setter is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Setter

Where is Michael James Setter's law office located?
Michael James Setter's law practice is located in Erie, Colorado. The firm is Setter Roche LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Setter handle?
Michael James Setter focuses on patent, ip, ip licensing, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Michael James Setter practiced law?
Michael James Setter has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael James Setter go to law school?
Michael James Setter earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.E.E., 1987).
How can I contact Michael James Setter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1994
B.S.E.E.
University of Missouri
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1994
Kansas
Admitted: 1995
Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1998

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