$ 330-330 per hour
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Attorney Alan Harrison is the founder of the Law Offices of Alan T. Harrison. Practicing since 2010, Alan advises small business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs on commercial transactions, business disputes, and intellectual property protection.
In disputed matters, Alan helps clients navigate high-stakes situations in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as arbitration. His approach is clear and strategic—focused on protecting your position while keeping business realities front and center.
Before practicing law, Alan served as a decorated Naval submarine officer and worked as a mechanical and nuclear engineer. That hands-on technical experience gives him a perspective that’s especially valuable for innovative businesses and product-driven companies.
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15 years
19 years | 300 cases
$ 330-330 per hour
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2010
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Mobile
185 Broad Street, Milford, CT, 06460
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Posted by Claudio | August 15, 2012
Three Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
As a first time inventor, I felt very insecure about the process of obtaining a US patent. My approach to overcome this feeling was to hire a very known and well established intellectual property law firm, McCormick Paulding Huber LLP. Alan was assigned to my case and in less than one year of intense...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Atty. Harrison for a number of years. He is very competent in a specialized area of the law. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer for patent prep and pros and ethical practice. Alan is a highly skilled prosecutor with litigation experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. His advice on the Avvo forums demonstrate expertise in his practice area. His analysis is accurate and properly addresses the issue. I recommend his legal services to anyone needing an attorney."
"If you want to know how good an attorney Alan Harrison is, you can read some of the over 100 published answers to legal questions Alan has generously made, to the point and accurate. Or you can read the client reviews by clients who love him or the praise that other attorneys give for Alan's skill and knowledge. You can read any of his excellent Legal Guides too. I recommend him to you for any patent law or intellectual property questions."
"Attorney Harrison consistently offers insightful and practical responses and clearly possesses both a high aptitude for the law as well as a genuine willingness to help the Questioners of this community. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Harrison consistently offers insightful and thorough legal analyses that are driven by a clear understanding of the marketplace and the realities of business. I strongly endorse him and the legal services that he provides."
"While a relative newcomer to Avvo, it has been easy to identify Mr. Harrison as a first-rate attorney. His answers are consistently correct, he explains his reasoning and customizes his answers to the individual needs of Avvo askers. These are precisely the qualities that any potential client would want to have in an attorney."
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2008
Excellence for the Future (Advanced Patent Practice), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2006
Law & Business Award, Aspen / University of Connecticut
2006
Excellence for the Future (Contracts), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2005
Excellence for the Future (Torts), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2004
Navy Achievement Medal, US Navy
2003
Navy Achievement Medal, US Navy
2003
Navy Unit Commendation, US Navy
2023 - Present
Principal Attorney, Sandollar Law
2016 - 2023
Attorney, Otterstedt & Kammer PLLC
2010 - 2016
Attorney, McCormick Paulding Huber
2007 - 2010
Patent Agent, McCormick Paulding Huber
2006 - 2007
Patent Agent, Nerac
2000 - 2006
Submarine Officer, US Navy
2010 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
Hartford Country Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2016
Connecticut Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2006 - 2016
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
Issued patent; licensed.
Issued patent
issued patent
Settlement
issued patent
Issued patent
Request for re-examination granted
2014
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
2023
IP Considerations for Business Transitions
2018
2014
Copyrights - Digital First Sale
2014
Copyrights - Music Licensing
2011
2010
2024
2024
2024
2015
2015
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2015
2008
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Alan earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Per the previous answer, we do have bylaws.
14 May 2025
What does a denied “ 101.00 MOTION FOR DEFAULT- FAILURE TO APPEAR AND JUDGEMENT ORDER OF PAYMENTS PB SECTION 17-23” mean?
08 Oct 2024
If someone asks me not to share the content of an email do I have to honor that request?
07 Mar 2024
You Can't Prevent Your Idea Being Stolen
23 Nov 2013
Establishing Rights in Your Connecticut Business Name
08 Nov 2013
Tips for People With "Good Ideas"
28 Jun 2013