Atty. Thomas P Lihan

Atty. Thomas P Lihan

Thomas P Lihan is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas P Lihan at a glance

Thomas P Lihan is an Associate based in Princeton, New Jersey, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, probate, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1991), New York (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Rutgers University (B.S. Biochemistry, 1987). Serands clients in Princeton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas P Lihan is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices at Dechert LLP in Princeton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P Lihan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Thomas P Lihan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas P Lihan

Where is Thomas P Lihan's law office located?
Thomas P Lihan's law practice is located in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P Lihan handle?
Thomas P Lihan focuses on patent, probate, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Thomas P Lihan practiced law?
Thomas P Lihan has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas P Lihan go to law school?
Thomas P Lihan earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Biochemistry, 1987).
How can I contact Thomas P Lihan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1991
B.S. Biochemistry
Rutgers University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trad
Admitted: 2000

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