I am not only an attorney but also a small-business owner myself.  I have gone through all the hoops of incorporating, registering fictitious business names (dba’s), taking care of business licenses and taxes, etc.

My most unique qualification is my registration as a patent attorney.  Not just any lawyer can file your patent application — it’s a specialty field with its own licensing requirements!  You’ll find that most patent lawyers work in very expensive firms and will only deal with large clients.  On the other extreme, you’ll find shady patent mills that only seem to be available online.  I stake out the middle ground, serving small businesses and middle-income solo inventors.  I meet you in person, handle all aspects of your case, and deliver quality that the patent mills can’t match.  At the same time, I offer prices and accessibility that large firms can not provide to this middle-income segment.

While patents are the core of my practice, I have also successfully procured trademarks and even employment visas.  On occasion, I have worked with business clients to negotiate a contract or secure a licensing deal.

I started my first business, Nth Degree Tutoring, in the late 1990’s.  My career as an educator makes me good at communicating with clients.  Clients often complain that their lawyers leave them in the dark.  I educate my clients about the ins and outs of their cases.