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Sydney M. Leach is a patent, trademark, business, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Texas United States Patent and Trademark Office (1979), Supreme Court of Texas United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals (1979), Arizona (1999), and Supreme Court of Arizona (1999). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and University of Alabama B.S.E.E. Pi Mu Epsilon University of Alabama B.S.E.E. Omicron Delta Kappa University of Alabama B.S.E.E. 1975 Tau Beta Pi University of Alabama B.S.E.E. Eta Kappa Nu Uni (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 2010-2015) •Litigation Counsel of America, fellow •Arizona Astronomy Board, Chairman of the Board •National Sharing the Sky Foundation, Chairman of the Board (2006-2017) •University of Alabama President's Cabinet •University of Arizona President's Club •T, Professional Memberships and Activities •Federal Bar Association, Phoenix Chapter, Board of Directors. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Sydney M. Leach is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, gaming, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
- Sydney received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Sydney practices in Phoenix, AZ
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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