Timothy M. Cary & Associates

Attorneys at Law


Laurel D. Edgeworth

Associate Attorney

ldedgeworth@carylaw.com

530-672-7601


Laurel D. Edgeworth is an associate attorney at Timothy M. Cary & Associates. Ms. Edgeworth focuses her practice on construction law, public contracts, intellectual property, internet law, business and commercial transactions.

Ms. Edgeworth counsels clients all aspects of trademark, copyright and trade secret matters including branding strategies, trademark registration, e-commerce and internet issues, infringement problems and privacy concerns. She provides counsel to start-up and emerging companies on initial formation issues, licensing, strategies and the assembly of appropriate teams to meet all client needs.

Since joining the firm in May of 2006, Ms. Edgeworth has been actively involved in drafting pleadings and preparing documentation for civil litigation and criminal investigations. In addition to conducting legal research on a multitude of issues, Ms. Edgeworth has participated in numerous mediations, arbitrations and assisted in settlement negotiations.

Previously, Ms. Edgeworth served as an extern with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, where she assisted Staff Counsel in legal research regarding copyright, trademark, privacy and unfair competition matters; drafting licensing agreements; devising strategies for pursuing trademark infringers; and developing intellectual property policies for the Department. Additionally, Ms. Edgeworth served as an intake counselor for Legal Services of Northern California helping clients in landlord-tenant disputes, including assisting in the handling of unlawful detainer cases.

Practice Areas

  • Business Law
  • Unfair Competition
  • Trademark Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Computer & Internet Law
  • Construction Law

Education

  • J.D., McGeorge School of Law, 2008
  • Certificate in Intellectual Property, McGeorge School of Law, 2008
  • B.A. in Anthropology with a concentration in socio-political issues, California State University, Sacramento, cum laude, 2005

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of California, Business Section
  • American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association

Academic / Professional Achievements

  • Named Legal Rebel for innovative approaches to legal practice by the American Bar Association in 2009
  • Witkin Scholar for Academic Excellence in International Business Transactions
  • Barrister’s Scholarship
  • Lambda Alpha National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology