Atty. Penny Prater

Atty. Penny Prater

Penny Prater is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Penny received a B.S. degree from Lamar University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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About Penny Prater at a glance

Penny Prater is a Member based in Tomball, Texas, practicing at Prater LLM. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987), District of Columbia Federal Circuit Court of Appeals registered to practice before U.S. Patent and (1989), Louisiana (1992), and Virginia (1998). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D. George, 1986) and Lamar University (B.S. Biology, 1977). Active member of District of Columbia Bar (Steering Committee, Intellectual Property Section, 1998-2000) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Tomball, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Penny Prater is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Penny received a B.S. degree from Lamar University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Penny practices at Prater LLM in Tomball, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Penny Prater's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Penny Prater

Where is Penny Prater's law office located?
Penny Prater's law practice is located in Tomball, Texas. The firm is Prater LLM. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Penny Prater handle?
Penny Prater focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Penny Prater practiced law?
Penny Prater has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Penny Prater go to law school?
Penny Prater earned their education at (J.D. George, 1986); (B.S. Biology, 1977).
How can I contact Penny Prater for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. George
Texas Tech University
- 1986
B.S. Biology
Lamar University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia Federal Circuit Court of Appeals registered to practice before U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 1989
Louisiana
Admitted: 1992
Virginia
Admitted: 1998

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