Atty. Thomas N. Tarnay

Atty. Thomas N. Tarnay

Mr. Thomas N.

Dallas Dallas 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Thomas N. Tarnay at a glance

Thomas N. Tarnay is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Te (1997) and US District Court, Northern District of Texas, US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to pr (1998). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1997) and Cornell University (B.E. Northeastern, 1982). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas N. Tarnay is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, electronics & semiconductors, intellect and 10 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.E. degree from Cornell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Thomas practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas N. Tarnay's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas N. Tarnay

Where is Thomas N. Tarnay's law office located?
Thomas N. Tarnay's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas N. Tarnay handle?
Thomas N. Tarnay focuses on patent, trademark, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas N. Tarnay practiced law?
Thomas N. Tarnay has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Thomas N. Tarnay go to law school?
Thomas N. Tarnay earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.E. Northeastern, 1982).
How can I contact Thomas N. Tarnay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1997
B.E. Northeastern
Cornell University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Te
Admitted: 1997
US District Court, Northern District of Texas, US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to pr
Admitted: 1998

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