John E. Whitaker

John E. Whitaker
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-45%)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • French

About Me

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John is an intellectual property litigator who handles complex litigation typically on behalf of the rights-owner. With his engineering experience, John's... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“2 months Later, he has done nothing with my case.”

Posted by: a Copyright client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: This attorney wasted 2 months of my time on a copy right and trademark infringment case. At the end of 2 months, he still had done nothing on my case.... more
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5 star rating

“I recommend John Whitaker”

Posted by: Lawrence, 4 months ago.

Client Review: John handled several patent matters for me, including patent application and patent due diligence matters. John always delivered excellent work... more
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Peer Endorsements

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8 endorsements


Matthew Alexander Troncali

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Troncali , Malibu (CA), 4 months ago
Thomas Wong

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Wong , Redmond (WA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since John E. Whitaker was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1999 05/18/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Judge Advocate at United States Army 2009–present
Principal at Whitaker Law Group 2005–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army Military Law 2010
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law Law J.D. 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Commandant's List (top 20%) Judge Advocate General's School 2010
Highest Class Standing-Contract and Fiscal Law Judge Advocate General's School 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) 2011–present
United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 828 Legal Answers
45 Best Answers - chosen by asker
562 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
167 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Open Wi-Fi Not Negligent Copyright Infringement Advisor 2012
Copyright Infringement Advisor Copyright Infringement Law Blog 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Copyright Issues for Artists Artists' Roundtable 2010