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Peter H. Priest is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Peter H. Priest. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on patent, criminal defense, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981), and North Carolina (1996). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1980) and University of Maine at Orono (B.S.E.E., 1977). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Peter H. Priest is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electronics patents, patent application and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Maine at Orono in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Peter practices at Peter H. Priest in Durham, NC
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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