Atty. Tom Shewmake
Tom Shewmake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Tom, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA
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About Tom Shewmake at a Glance
Tom Shewmake is a patent and ip attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Bracewell LLP. Educated at The University of Arizona (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tom Shewmake
- Tom Shewmake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent
- Tom, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tom is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Tom Shewmake's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Shewmake handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Patent Law in Seattle
Tom Shewmake is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Washington →
Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 Seattle 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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Tom Shewmake
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tom Shewmake's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Tom Shewmake can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Tom Shewmake attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Tom Shewmake Handles in Seattle
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