Atty. Samuel Thomas Lockner
Samuel Thomas Lockner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent infringement and 2 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 22+ Years Experience
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About Samuel Thomas Lockner at a Glance
Samuel Thomas Lockner is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh & Lindquist. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2004). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 2004) and University of Minnesota (B.S. Genetics, 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Samuel Thomas Lockner
- Samuel Thomas Lockner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent infringement and 2 other areas of law
- Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Samuel practices at Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh & Lindquist in Minneapolis, MN
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Samuel Thomas Lockner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel Thomas Lockner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Patent Law in Minneapolis
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Intellectual Property in Minneapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Product Liability in Minneapolis
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Samuel Thomas Lockner
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 Samuel Thomas Lockner's practice in the field of patent, ip, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Samuel Thomas Lockner brings 22+ 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, ip, and product liability, Samuel Thomas Lockner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Samuel Thomas Lockner 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 Samuel Thomas Lockner Handles in Minneapolis
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