Joseph A. Schouten

Schouten, Joseph A.

Contact Information

P: 919.277.9117
F: 919.277.9177
jas@wardandsmith.com

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5430 Wade Park Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Mailing Address:
 Post Office Box 33009
Raleigh, NC 27636-3009

Biography

Mr. Schouten's practice experience encompasses various areas of litigation.  He represents clients in all phases of litigation, including trial.  Mr. Schouten counsels clients in cases involving contract law, unfair competition, telecommunications, and trade secret misappropriation.  In addition, he has experience handling intellectual property disputes, particularly patent infringement claims.  Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Schouten practiced with a law firm in Chicago and served as an intern for the Honorable Lynn Adelman, District Court Judge, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2009
  • Illinois, 2004 
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • All state courts in Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Education

  • J.D., College of William & Mary Law School, 2004. Notes Editor, William and Mary Law Review.
  • B.A., summa cum laude , University of Dayton, 2001

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Litigation