Albert P. Allan

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Education

  • J.D., Notre Dame Law School, ‘92
  • MBA, Arizona State University, ‘84
  • M.S., Facilities Management, Air Force Institute of Technology, ‘80
  • B.S., University of Miami, Architectural Engineering, ‘79

Extracurricular Activities While at NDLS

  • Caring for a family and raising two small children

Employment

Patent Attorney, Summa, Allan & Additon, P.A.
Charlotte, North Carolina

Insights Regarding My Area of Practice

  • Patent Litigation provides me with the opportunity to use my engineering undergraduate degree, my MBA, and my law degree from Notre Dame.

Volunteer/Pro Bono Work

  • Past-President, Carolina Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law Association
  • Past Member, Diocese of Charlotte Diocesan School Board
  • Law Alumni Coordinator; Notre Dame Alumni Club of Charlotte

How NDLS has Enhanced My Professional Career:

“Although it may sound trite, NDLS taught me that the law is, and should be, more than rules and procedures; and that the practice of law is, and should be, more than just the use of those rules and procedures to win your clients’ battles. NDLS taught me that I could successfully represent my clients in adversarial proceedings while treating the law, the courts, opposing counsel, the parties, and others with respect. At a time when civil litigation can become mired in petty disputes and personal attacks, NDLS’ respect for the law and its emphasis on the higher calling reminds me why I chose the law as my life’s work, and helps me to maintain a broader perspective that better serves myself, my clients, and my profession.”