Lee Palmateer

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property

Mr. Palmateer is a highly experienced litigator specializing in intellectual property (IP) cases, with a practice spanning both state and federal courts. He is also a seasoned patent practitioner, and his reputation as a top-tier trademark attorney in Albany, New York, is well-established. Mr. Palmateer offers comprehensive IP guidance to his clients.

With licenses to practice law in New York and Massachusetts and a patent attorney license in the United States, he holds admission to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Federal District Courts in New York.

In addition to his legal career and his Albany Law School degree, Mr. Palmateer holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University and boasts eight years of engineering expertise gained during his tenure at General Electric’s Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory.

Beyond his legal and engineering pursuits, Mr. Palmateer has actively engaged in various leadership roles. He is a member of Clarkson University’s Business Leadership Council and serves on the advisory council for Clarkson University’s Entrepreneurship Center. Furthermore, he holds the position of Treasurer for the Tech Valley Licensing Executive Society and is a valued member of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Discipline.

Mr. Palmateer is not only a legal professional but also a civic leader. He has been elected as a Greene County Legislator, served as the Town of Athens Supervisor, and contributed as a member of the Coxsackie-Athens School Board. Additionally, his office proudly supports local public radio as an underwriter.