Atty. William James Scanlon

Atty. William James Scanlon

William James Scanlon is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, general practice and 6 other areas of law. William received a Ph.D. degree from University of California in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About William James Scanlon at a glance

William James Scanlon is a Member based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at The Scanlon Law Office. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979), Illinois (1985), and Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit registered to (1990). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1978) and University of California (Ph.D. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Scanlon is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, general practice and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a Ph.D. degree from University of California in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at The Scanlon Law Office in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

William James Scanlon's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

William James Scanlon is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Wisconsin →

Copyright Law

William James Scanlon is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Wisconsin →

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 James Scanlon is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Scanlon

Where is William James Scanlon's law office located?
William James Scanlon's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is The Scanlon Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Scanlon handle?
William James Scanlon focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has William James Scanlon practiced law?
William James Scanlon has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William James Scanlon go to law school?
William James Scanlon earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (Ph.D. University, 1977).
How can I contact William James Scanlon for a consultation?
You can contact William James Scanlon 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 James Scanlon received?
William James Scanlon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1978
Ph.D. University
University of California
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1985
Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit registered to
Admitted: 1990

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