Atty. Sonja Chandra Rice

Atty. Sonja Chandra Rice

Sonja Chandra Rice is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, appellate practice and 1 other area of law. Sonja received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonja Chandra Rice at a glance

Sonja Chandra Rice is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on copyright, business, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2001), U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio (2002), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2005). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Oberlin College (B.A. Classical, 1992). Active member of National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Asian American Bar Association of Ohio. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sonja Chandra Rice is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
  • Sonja received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Sonja practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Sonja Chandra Rice's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sonja Chandra Rice handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

Sonja Chandra Rice is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Sonja Chandra Rice is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonja Chandra Rice

Where is Sonja Chandra Rice's law office located?
Sonja Chandra Rice's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonja Chandra Rice handle?
Sonja Chandra Rice focuses on copyright, business, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Sonja Chandra Rice practiced law?
Sonja Chandra Rice has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Sonja Chandra Rice go to law school?
Sonja Chandra Rice earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Classical, 1992).
How can I contact Sonja Chandra Rice for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Classical
Oberlin College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007

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