Atty. Richard Michael Kessler

Atty. Richard Michael Kessler

Richard Michael Kessler is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, copyright law, patent law and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a Ph.D. degree from University of California, Davis in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Brentwood Brentwood 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Richard Michael Kessler at a glance

Richard Michael Kessler is a Member based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Richard M. Kessler. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on formation, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1990) and University of California, Davis (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1984). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Michael Kessler is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, copyright law, patent law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a Ph.D. degree from University of California, Davis in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Richard practices at Richard M. Kessler in Brentwood, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Michael Kessler's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Copyright Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Richard Michael Kessler is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Michael Kessler

Where is Richard Michael Kessler's law office located?
Richard Michael Kessler's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is Richard M. Kessler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Michael Kessler handle?
Richard Michael Kessler focuses on formation, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard Michael Kessler practiced law?
Richard Michael Kessler has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Richard Michael Kessler go to law school?
Richard Michael Kessler earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1984).
How can I contact Richard Michael Kessler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Michael Kessler received?
Richard Michael Kessler's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1990
Ph.D. Chemistry
University of California, Davis
- 1984

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1990

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