Changing The Way Law Is Practiced

Jason Young, Of Counsel

Traverse Legal, PLC announces its Of Counsel relationship with Attorney Jason Young, registered patent attorney, of Northern Michigan Patent Law, PLC in Traverse City, Michigan.  Mr. Young focuses his practice on taking invention disclosures, conducting patentability searches and writing, filing and prosecuting patent applications.  His work experience also includes trademark and copyright registration, patent and trademark infringement risk evaluation and clearance, re-issue and re-exam procedures, and litigation of patent, trademark and copyright matters (including patent interferences).  Mr. Young is the owner of Northern Michigan Patent, Law, PLC since 2002 and was previously an associate and then shareholder with Young & Basile, P.C. of Ann Arbor through 2001. Mr. Young’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1988 and his Juris Doctorate from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1992.  He is admitted to practice law in Michigan, as well as registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The addition of Jason Young to the Traverse Legal, PLC team strengthens Traverse Legal, PLC’s focus in offering the best technology representation available to clients around the world.

Al Dalesandro, Legal Assistant

EXPERIENCE

Legal Assistant, Traverse Legal, PLC, Traverse City, MIchigan 2006 to present.  Duties include various legal assistant duties, management of extranet system and websites, and assisting with general office management.   

Law Librarian, Grand Traverse County Law Library / GTLA Bar Association, Traverse City, Michigan 2005 to 2006.  Maintained an up-to-date legal reference collection, assisted the public and legal professionals with locating and using legal reference materials, assisted the Grand Traverse Bar Association on various tasks.

Legal Assistant Internship, Thomas R. Dundon Law Office, January 2005 to June 2005.  Gained valuable experience and knowledge of various tasks within the law office, assisted in legal research and prepared legal memorandums.

EDUCATION

Ferris State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Northwestern Michigan College - ASA: Associate in Liberal Studies, AAS: Legal Assistant, AGS: Associate in General Studies

ASSOCIATION & AFFILIATIONS

Disabled American Veterans - Life Member

HOBBIES

Al enjoys camping, canoeing, fishing and amusement parks.