Where the firm stands on appeal.

United States Courts of Appeals — Admissions of The Bear Firm

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Admitted — Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh & D.C. Circuits Admitted — Federal Circuit (nationwide jurisdiction) United States Tax Court & practice before the Internal Revenue Service — every state Not presently admitted Time-zone boundary — Live local time, per zone

The firm’s attorneys are also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, whose nationwide jurisdiction covers patent, international-trade, and federal-claims appeals arising from every state.

Map shading reflects federal appellate admissions only. It does not indicate admission to a state bar, the existence of an office, or the firm’s availability to accept a matter in every state. United States Tax Court admission and the ability to practice before the Internal Revenue Service apply nationwide.