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After over 34 years of patent examining, I have retired from the US Patent Office in February of 2007, and have been pursuing related work in the private sector. I have a Bachelors of Science (1970) and Masters of Science (1972) degrees from Penn State University in Aerospace Engineering. My primary area of expertise is in the aeronautics and space art. Due to the complex nature of this art, it requires knowledge of many other mechanical and electrical areas of the USPTO. As a patent examiner, I have examined over 5000 patent...

Recognizing at an early age that his daughter relished a good debate (about anything), Susan’s father began mentioning to her as early as kindergarten that she ought to consider being an attorney. After obtaining a degree in English from the University of Pikeville, she decided to take time off and returned to her adopted hometown of Paintsville, Kentucky. For the better part of a decade, she worked for the Paintsville Independent School System as a substitute teacher, AmeriCorps member, assistant academic team coach, and kindergarten aide. Working closely with children every day, Susan saw the dramatic, often damaging impact that domestic...

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues? I believe that one of my roles as an attorney is to educate my clients about their case. For clients to make decisions about their lives, they need to understand the legal issues in their lawsuits. They need to know what their rights are, what their options are, and what different things to expect both during the process of the lawsuit and as possible outcomes. It is my job to discuss these matters with my clients and to educate them. Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?...