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Michael J. Mehrman

Managing Attorney, Mehrman Law Office, Intellectual Property, Estates and Trust Services

After graduating from Georgia Tech with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mike served as a Financial Analyst and Rate Engineer in the Electric Utility Industry preparing pro-forma economic models of electric utility companies and Electric Service Rate Schedules and associated financial analyses, expert reports, power plant siting studies, environmental compliance, and licensing and construction
reports for almost a decade.

There at Southern Engineering Company in the 1990s he authored his first publication, the Economic Analysis section of the Rural Electric Cooperative Handbook and served on the Electric Utility Regulation Task Force leading to the Patent Reform Act of 1991. He also wrote a number of speeches and served as a traveling lecturer on the USAID Eastern European Task Force 1992-1994 presenting in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary to report on findings and present proposals for privatizing and upgrading the electric system in the former Eastern Block.

As an Intellectual Property and Registered Patent Attorney for 30 years, Mike obtained hundreds of domestic and international patents, trademarks and copyrights for clients across the country. Mike has served as an Expert Witness on intellectual property matters, authored scholarly publications, and participated in rulemaking proceedings. Mike has served as lead and associate litigation counsel in Federal and State Courts, at administrative, trial and appellate levels. Mike has achieved technical expertise in a wide range of technologies from concrete fabrication to industrial machinery and telecommunication systems, to name just a few.

STEVEN C. STEWART, ESQ.
5020 Woodland LN, Alpharetta, GA 30009

PO Box 430 Alpharetta, GA  30009
Phone: 678-831-5233 | Email: steven@mehrmanlaw.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stewartiplaw

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Intellectual Property and Asset Protection Attorney with over
30 years of experience advising inventors, businesses, and families on
securing intellectual property and personal legacies. Steven delivers
strategic legal counsel in patents, trademarks, estate planning, elder law,
and probate, helping clients protect innovations and preserve wealth. His
unique blend of technical and legal expertise, gained through an engineering
background and decades of corporate and private legal practice, supports a
practical, client-focused approach.

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Georgia (2016)
  • Florida (1990) – Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law
  • Washington (2007)
  • Massachusetts (1989)
  • United States Patent & Trademark Office (1989)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

EDUCATION

  • Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Graduate Studies in Disruptive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • New England School of Law, Boston, MA Juris Doctor (Top 20% of class)
  • Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Master of Business Administration
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
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Steven Stewart

Intellectual Property Law attorney

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stewart IP Law / Stewart Asset Protection Law – Alpharetta, GA
Principal Attorney (2009–Present)

  • Represent clients in patent and trademark prosecution across the U.S., WIPO, and EU.
  • Draft and file U.S. and international IP applications; manage portfolios; litigate federal trademark disputes.
  • Advise individuals and families on estate planning, wills, trusts, elder law, and probate matters.
  • Counsel clients on asset protection, Medicaid planning, and generational wealth strategies

Lee & Hayes PLLC – Seattle, WA
Of Counsel (2006–2009)

  • Managed patent portfolios for software and medical device clients; supervised associates and supported licensing.

RealNetworks Inc. – Seattle, WA
Director of Patents (2001–2006)

  • Built internal patent department; increased patent assets; oversaw $200M+ IP sale; negotiated global licenses.

Intel Corporation – Hillsboro, OR
Senior IP Counsel (1997–2001)

  • Directed IP strategy for Intel Architecture Labs; advised on M&A due diligence; managed global compliance.

Scientific-Atlanta Inc. (Now Cisco) – Norcross, GA
Intellectual Property Counsel (1993–1997)

  • Oversaw IP litigation and compliance; managed over 200 U.S. patents.

Hobby and Beusse – Winter Park, FL
Of Counsel (1992–1993)

Duckworth Allen Dyer and Doppelt – Orlando, FL
Associate Patent Attorney (1990–1992)

Raytheon Company – Lexington, MA
Patent Technologist/Attorney (1987–1990)

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Patent & Trademark Prosecution
  • Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy
  • Licensing & Technology Transfer
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
  • Asset Protection & Wealth Preservation

ASSOCIATIONS

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Georgia Bar, IP Section
  • Washington State Patent Lawyers Association (WSPLA)
  • Boston Patent Lawyers Association
  • Central Florida Lawyers Association
  • North Fulton County Bar Association
  • Alpharetta Business Association (Board of Directors)

SKILLS

  • Patent & Trademark Filing (USPTO, WIPO, EUIPO)
  • Estate Planning & Elder Law Solutions
  • IP Infringement Risk Assessment
  • Licensing, Contracts, and Negotiations
  • Legal Research & Compliance
  • Public Speaking & Client Education
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
EJ Asbury

EJ Asbury

Counsel, Mehrman Law Office, Intellectual Property

Lawyer Mr. E.J. Asbury III, graduated from University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1987, B.S.M.E. Georgia State University, Class of 2001, J.D., is now employed by E. J. Asbury III, LLC at 1265 Lake Colony Dr. Marietta, GA 30068.Mr. E.J. Asbury III is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. E.J. Asbury III as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. E.J. Asbury III offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what’s the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. 

You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mr. E.J. Asbury III has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. E.J. Asbury III’s office is located at Marietta, GA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states. You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer’s practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer’s practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Mr. E.J. Asbury III has been admitted in 2001, Georgia; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;. His or her practice areas include Aviation, Intellectual Property, Privacy and Technology Law.

Mr. E.J. Asbury III’s college and law school education includes University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1987, B.S.M.E., Georgia State University, Class of 2001, J.D.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

Marty is a CFP® Professional, Licensed Insurance Specialist and Bee Street Advisors Senior Tax Manager, dedicated to assisting individuals and small businesses in meeting their goals and objectives. He prides himself on investing the time necessary to understand client needs and working in their best interest to create positive impacts in their lives. Marty strives to be his clients’ most trusted and available advisor, he meets and communicates with clients on business days, nights, and weekends.

Marty has 30-plus years of experience as CEO and CFO of privately and publicly owned businesses; involved in all stages of business development, project management, marketing, capital funding and financial reporting including Investor, Bank, Regulatory and SEC. He previously worked as a CPA with 8 years of Big 4 public accounting, tax and entrepreneurial services experience.

In 2017, after a successful battle with brain cancer, Marty decided to use his experience to help others through life’s challenges. He knew he needed to broaden his knowledge so he went “back to school” after 40 years to become a licensed Health, Life and Accident Insurance professional, and most recently obtained his CFP® certification. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Financial Planning and teaches the Income Tax Planning course for CFP® aspirants at the College of Charleston. Marty offers investment advisory services as an investment adviser representative of Strategic Blueprint.

Marty is originally from New Jersey but now calls downtown Charleston his home. He operates from both Bee Street Advisors offices – in downtown Charleston on Meeting Street and on Dorchester Rd in North Charleston.

Marty’s wife Sharon is a CPA and they have two successful children: Adam, a Real Estate Developer and CPA in Boston; and Samantha, a colorectal surgeon at UMass Memorial, and a MUSC graduate. The Sergis are very active in their Catholic churches. Marty provides leadership in the Charleston and South Carolina Knights of Columbus. He also helps Charleston homeless people with their government benefits.

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Marty Sergi, CFP®

CFP® Professional, Senior Tax Manager
Scott

Scott F. Cha-Choe

Managing Director

Scott Cha-Choe has 25+ years of executive experience in investment consulting, banking, finance, operations and business development. Scott has served as a CEO, COO, CFO, EVP, Managing Director, and Board member in addition to working as a Financial Advisor and Private Banker at top investment firms and banks. He collaborates with investors, families and other professionals in financial planning, estate planning, fiduciary account management and risk management. Scott consults work with institutional clients on diverse topics including board education, asset allocation, and fiduciary investment management. Prior to joining the Estates Expert Advisory Group, Scott worked as COO & CFO of Consequent Capital Management, a boutique investment consulting firm serving leading foundations, endowments and universities. Scott utilizes a consultative approach and guides clients in implementing customized investment planning and management plans developed with the customers’ concerns and long-term strategy in mind.


Scott has served on various boards including a charter Director of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation where he was their Investment Committee Chair in addition to serving at the University of Southern California’s Civic Engagement Advisory Board. Scott is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned dual degrees in Business – Real Estate Finance and East Asian Studies. He is an active community member having served as a Coach for his sons’ Little League Baseball and Academy Soccer and was the Head Coach for Taylor Road Middle School’s Robotics Team and lastly serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Scouting America Troop 2000 in Johns Creek, GA.

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MSN, RN, OCN, CRNI, ONN-CG
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