Atty. Peter Cicala
Peter Cicala is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1984, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Summit, NJ · 29+ Years Experience
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About Peter Cicala at a Glance
Peter Cicala is a patent, trademark, and copyright attorney based in Summit, New Jersey. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), New York (1998), and Pennsylvania (2013). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1997) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S., 1984). Serves clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Cicala
- Peter Cicala is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 1 other area of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1984, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Peter practices in Summit, NJ
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Peter Cicala's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Cicala handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Summit.
Patent Law in Summit
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Trademark Law in Summit
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Copyright Law in Summit
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Summit
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Summit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Summit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Summit-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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Why Clients in Summit Choose Peter Cicala
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 Peter Cicala's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and copyright.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Cicala brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, Peter Cicala can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Peter Cicala can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Summit
A Summit-based practice means Peter Cicala 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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