Douglas F. Halijan

Douglas F. Halijan is a Memphis attorney and a member at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, whose practice centers on complex commercial litigation and intellectual property law matters. His work covers trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, information technology, franchising, and disputes involving confidential business information. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving software, manufacturing processes, and other proprietary technologies. His practice extends to business disputes and matters involving franchise, dealer, and distributor relationships.

Douglas earned his B.A. from Rhodes College, graduating with honors in English and receiving recognition through Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. During law school, he served as an Articles Editor and Associate Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Douglas handles trademark and copyright infringement matters and advises clients on intellectual property and software licensing issues. He assists with the negotiation and enforcement of licensing agreements and represents clients in franchise termination proceedings. He is listed as a Rule 31 Mediator under the Tennessee Supreme Court rules. His mediation experience includes intellectual property cases and business disputes. He previously taught intellectual property as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis law school.

Douglas F. Halijan has practiced in Tennessee since 1994 and serves as Managing Partner and a member of the Management Committee. Following law school, he clerked for Judge Julia S. Gibbons of the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. His professional recognition covers intellectual property, commercial litigation, trademark law, and bet-the-company litigation. His career includes extensive involvement in professional organizations, continuing legal education programs, and intellectual property scholarship.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Pennsylvania
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Pennsylvania
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rhodes College
  BA in English, Honors

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