Atty. Susan Darnell Rector

Atty. Susan Darnell Rector

Ms. Susan Darnell Rector is a lawyer practicing corporate, patent, trademark and copyright and 8 other areas of law.

Columbus Columbus 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Darnell Rector at a glance

Susan Darnell Rector is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Ice Miller LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1984) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Susan Darnell Rector is a lawyer practicing corporate, patent, trademark and copyright and 8 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Susan practices at Ice Miller LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Darnell Rector's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Darnell Rector handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Susan Darnell Rector is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Ohio →

Copyright Law

Susan Darnell Rector 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.

Susan Darnell Rector is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

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

Susan Darnell Rector is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Susan Darnell Rector is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

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 Columbus 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 Susan Darnell Rector

Where is Susan Darnell Rector's law office located?
Susan Darnell Rector's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Ice Miller LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Darnell Rector handle?
Susan Darnell Rector focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Susan Darnell Rector practiced law?
Susan Darnell Rector has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Susan Darnell Rector go to law school?
Susan Darnell Rector earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Susan Darnell Rector for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Susan Darnell Rector received?
Susan Darnell Rector's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1984
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984

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