Atty. Michael Shawn Heesters

Atty. Michael Shawn Heesters

Michael Shawn Heesters is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Michael received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Shawn Heesters at a glance

Michael Shawn Heesters is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2009) and University of Pittsburgh (Pharm.D. University, 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Shawn Heesters is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Shawn Heesters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Shawn Heesters 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.

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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 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

Common questions about Michael Shawn Heesters

Where is Michael Shawn Heesters's law office located?
Michael Shawn Heesters's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Shawn Heesters handle?
Michael Shawn Heesters focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Shawn Heesters practiced law?
Michael Shawn Heesters has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael Shawn Heesters go to law school?
Michael Shawn Heesters earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (Pharm.D. University, 2004).
How can I contact Michael Shawn Heesters for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2009
Pharm.D. University
University of Pittsburgh
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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