Atty. Peter G Nikolai

Atty. Peter G Nikolai

Peter G Nikolai is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law section, intellectual property, litigation and 10 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Peter G Nikolai at a glance

Peter G Nikolai is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2002) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2002). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter G Nikolai is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law section, intellectual property, litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Peter practices at Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Peter G Nikolai's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter G Nikolai is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

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

Peter G Nikolai is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter G Nikolai

Where is Peter G Nikolai's law office located?
Peter G Nikolai's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter G Nikolai handle?
Peter G Nikolai focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Peter G Nikolai practiced law?
Peter G Nikolai has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Peter G Nikolai go to law school?
Peter G Nikolai earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Peter G Nikolai for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 2002
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2002

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