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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
- - Current
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Council of Solo, Small Firm, and General Practioners
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- Wake County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Member
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- Wake County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina
- 4th Circuit
Fees
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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
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