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John Szymankiewicz

John Szymankiewicz

Matheson Law Office PLLC / Beer Law Center
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
  • North Carolina
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Biography

John comes to the law as Career 2.0. After spending 15+ years as an engineer and project manager, John went back to law school to become an attorney. Since graduating, John has focused his practice on working with breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other artisanal alcohol beverage producers.

Education
North Carolina Central University
J.D. | Law
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.S. | Chemical Engineering
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Matheson & Associates / Beer Law Center
- Current
Attorney
Law Office of John Szymankiewicz, PLLC / Beer Law Center
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Project Manager
Bayer / Talecris / Grifols
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Unit Engineer
PGI Nonwovens
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Engineer
Arizona Chemical Company
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Beer Law: What Brewers Need to Know
Matheson & Associates
Customer Service Negotiation Tips
Brewers Association
The Brewers Barrister
American Bar Association
NC Growlers
Raleigh Beer Guide
Speaking Engagements
Winery and Vineyard Law, NBI CLE
NBI
Buying and Selling a Brewery – What’s Your Exit Strategy?, NC Brewers Conference
NC Brewers Guild
Trademarks in Beer and Alcohol – Resolving Disputes, Intellectual Property Section Annual Meeting
North Carolina Bar Association –
Certifications
Professional Engineer
NC Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Awards
President's Award
Wake County Bar Association
President's Award
Wake County Bar Association
Professional Associations
Wake County Bar Association
Committee Chair
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North Carolina Bar Association
Council of Solo, Small Firm, and General Practioners
- Current
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Wake County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Wake County Bar Association
Board of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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4th Circuit
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    MC/VISA/Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $250/hr
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Additional Practice Area
  • Alcohol law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
Beer Law Center
Contact & Map
Matheson & Associates/ Beer Law Center
127 West Hargett Street
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27601
Telephone: (919) 335-5291
Fax: (919) 516-0686