Atty. Shawn Thomas May

Atty. Shawn Thomas May

Shawn Thomas May is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, licensing and 2 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Buffalo, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Albany Albany 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn Thomas May at a glance

Shawn Thomas May is an Associate based in Albany, New York, practicing at Linnan & Fallon, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at State University of New York College at Buffalo J.D. summa cum laude (—) and State University of New York College at Buffalo B.A. summa cum laude (—). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn Thomas May is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, licensing and 2 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Buffalo, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Shawn practices at Linnan & Fallon, LLP in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Thomas May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Thomas May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawn Thomas May

Where is Shawn Thomas May's law office located?
Shawn Thomas May's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Linnan & Fallon, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Thomas May handle?
Shawn Thomas May focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Shawn Thomas May practiced law?
Shawn Thomas May has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
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Education

State University of New York College at Buffalo J.D. summa cum laude
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State University of New York College at Buffalo B.A. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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