Stoll Keenon Ogden is a law firm with a proud and storied history. It is also dynamic and forward-thinking with inspired, passionate attorneys who operate at the highest levels of their profession. SKO provides tailored legal solutions to even the most complex problems and challenges.
In a world that demands change and adaptation, innovation and creativity are not optional - they are essential to success in any field. Stoll Keenon Ogden recognizes that a viable firm for tomorrow cannot rest only on its track record.
Through creative engagement, interpretation, application of knowledge - and paying attention to every detail - SKO works to win for its clients.
Founded in 1897
300 people in their team
Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Business Services practice combines skilled practitioners, decades of experience and innovative solutions to help clients succeed in a complicated and turbulent marketplace. From local small businesses to international corporations, the firm represents clients involved in a broad range of business activities and has the personnel and experience to help achieve the clients’ legal objectives.
We have distinct and diverse skill sets which are blended to fashion appropriate solutions for the challenges confronting our clients. With strong consideration toward our clients’ time and financial situations, we offer alternative fee arrangements and never lose sight of our goal-client success.
Our practice and its attorneys are recognized as some of the best practitioners in their respective fields by such sources as Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell®.
We take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to client service in order to ensure favorable outcomes. Our practices include:
Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Intellectual Property litigation practice has a national reach in all forms of intellectual property cases including patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret and unfair competition.
SKO understands the critical role that intellectual property rights play in businesses, and we work closely with our clients to determine the best course of action. If litigation is warranted, SKO stands ready to move forward in an aggressive but efficient manner. We also understand the expense of litigation and the financial pressures our clients face, so we often provide alternative fee arrangements.
SKO offers comprehensive transactional services in all areas of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and information technology. We counsel clients at every stage in the development, exploitation, protection and enforcement of intellectual property assets. We also regularly draft, review and negotiate information technology agreements, including software licenses, maintenance agreements, consulting agreements, and internet-related documents such as terms of use and privacy policies.
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Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Immigration practice focuses on employment-based immigration and providing legal advice and assistance to U.S. and international employers and their foreign national employees in the U.S. immigration sponsorship process. Our group also has experience representing individuals and families in family-based immigration and naturalization cases.
SKO represents clients in immigration matters on a local, national and international level in front of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor and U.S. consular posts worldwide.
Our Immigration practice has staff fluent in Japanese, and other firm attorneys are fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, French and Portuguese. We use the most current technology available to us and our knowledge of practices and procedures at the U.S. Consulates worldwide to serve our clients. SKO also has the capability and experience to represent companies and individuals on all continents, from the Middle East and Africa, to Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Banking practice provides a variety of services to financial institutions. Our attorneys’ years of experience in the industry allow us to serve clients effectively and efficiently. Our scope of services includes representing clients with respect to:
Our Banking attorneys who provide these services come from a variety of legal disciplines, including lawyers well-versed in banking regulations, mergers and acquisitions, and securities offerings.
Our Family Law attorneys are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and families in transition.
When changes in relationships occur, SKO can provide the legal assistance necessary to ensure the client and their family are protected for the present and the future in a manner that is compassionate, efficient and cost effective.
When business interests and other high-value assets are involved, SKO works with financial and valuation experts to assure that our client’s assets are protected.
Once the client’s needs are determined, we decide together with our client what steps are best suited for each individual case.
Our family law services include:
Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Criminal Law attorneys bring a range of skill and experience to their work. We have successfully defended clients charged with non-violent and violent offenses including tax evasion, insider trading, fraud, embezzlement, murder, arson, and others.
Several of our attorneys have served as prosecutors at the state and federal levels. They understand both sides of a case and are highly qualified to represent you and fight for your liberty.
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Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Real Estate practice provides legal assistance to a variety of clients in nearly all aspects of real estate planning.
Our scope of services includes:
