Atty. Suzanne M. Shema

Atty. Suzanne M. Shema

Suzanne M. Shema is a lawyer practicing patents, corporate law, corporate and 1 other area of law.

Gig Harbor Gig Harbor 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Suzanne M. Shema at a glance

Suzanne M. Shema is an Assoc. Gen. Coun. based in Gig Harbor, Washington. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Washington (1985) and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1985). Educated at University of Washington (J.D. M.S., 1985) and University of Texas at San Antonio (B.S. Chemistry, 1979). Serands clients in Gig Harbor, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Suzanne M. Shema is a lawyer practicing patents, corporate law, corporate and 1 other area of law
  • Suzanne received a degree from University of Texas at San Antonio in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Suzanne practices in Gig Harbor, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Suzanne M. Shema's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzanne M. Shema handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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.

Suzanne M. Shema is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Suzanne M. Shema

Where is Suzanne M. Shema's law office located?
Suzanne M. Shema's law practice is located in Gig Harbor, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Suzanne M. Shema handle?
Suzanne M. Shema focuses on patent, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Suzanne M. Shema practiced law?
Suzanne M. Shema has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Suzanne M. Shema go to law school?
Suzanne M. Shema earned their education at (J.D. M.S., 1985); (B.S. Chemistry, 1979).
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Education

J.D. M.S.
University of Washington
- 1985
B.S. Chemistry
University of Texas at San Antonio
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1985
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1985

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