Atty. William H. Needle

Atty. William H. Needle

Mr. William H.

Atlanta Atlanta 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About William H. Needle at a glance

William H. Needle is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem (1970). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. Chemistry, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William H. Needle is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, copyright infringement and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Needle's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

William H. Needle is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H. Needle

Where is William H. Needle's law office located?
William H. Needle's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Needle handle?
William H. Needle focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William H. Needle practiced law?
William H. Needle has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William H. Needle go to law school?
William H. Needle earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S. Chemistry, 1967).
How can I contact William H. Needle for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Needle directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William H. Needle received?
William H. Needle's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1970
B.S. Chemistry
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem
Admitted: 1970

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