Atty. William Chad Shear

Atty. William Chad Shear

William Chad Shear is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, patent litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William Chad Shear at a glance

William Chad Shear is a Principal based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, (2004), and Delaware (2012). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Chemistry, 1996). Active member of Giles S and Rich American Inn of Court Federal Circuit Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Chad Shear is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, patent litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

William Chad Shear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Chad Shear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Chad Shear

Where is William Chad Shear's law office located?
William Chad Shear's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Fish & Richardson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Chad Shear handle?
William Chad Shear focuses on patent, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has William Chad Shear practiced law?
William Chad Shear has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Chad Shear go to law school?
William Chad Shear earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Chemistry, 1996).
How can I contact William Chad Shear for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1999
B.S. Chemistry
Texas A & M University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern,
Admitted: 2004
Delaware
Admitted: 2012

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