Atty. Thomas Michael Atherton

Atty. Thomas Michael Atherton

Thomas Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, taxation. Thomas received a degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Thomas Michael Atherton at a glance

Thomas Michael Atherton is an Associate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on ip and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court for the Northern District of (1972), Illinois (1972), and Indiana (1993). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 2011) and University of Illinois Purdue University (B.S., 2008). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, taxation
  • Thomas received a degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Thomas practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, IN and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Michael Atherton's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Thomas Michael Atherton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Michael Atherton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Michael Atherton

Where is Thomas Michael Atherton's law office located?
Thomas Michael Atherton's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Michael Atherton handle?
Thomas Michael Atherton focuses on ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas Michael Atherton practiced law?
Thomas Michael Atherton has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas Michael Atherton go to law school?
Thomas Michael Atherton earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S., 2008).
How can I contact Thomas Michael Atherton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 2011
B.S.
University of Illinois Purdue University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
Admitted: 1972
Illinois
Admitted: 1972
Indiana
Admitted: 1993

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