Atty. Peter John Chassman
Mr. Peter John Chassman is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, appellate & critical motions, federal circuit & other ip appeals and 6 other areas of law.
Appellate & Critical Motions & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Peter John Chassman at a Glance
Peter John Chassman is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Tex (1993). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.E.E., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Houston Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter John Chassman
- Mr. Peter John Chassman is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, appellate & critical motions, federal circuit & other ip appeals and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.E.E. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Peter practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Peter John Chassman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter John Chassman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Patent Law in Houston
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Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Houston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Peter John Chassman is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Houston
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Appellate Practice in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Peter John Chassman
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 John Chassman's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter John Chassman brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, Peter John Chassman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Peter John Chassman 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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Common Legal Issues Peter John Chassman Handles in Houston
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