John Edward Roethel

John Edward Roethel was born in Cheverly, Maryland, and built a career at the intersection of engineering and the law. He earned a Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Michigan and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law - a combination of technical and legal training that would define his professional life.

Mr. Roethel practiced in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he concentrated his work in intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters. His technical background in metallurgical engineering complemented his legal practice, equipping him to serve inventors and businesses navigating the complexities of protecting their innovations.

John Edward Roethel passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 75. He is remembered for a long career of service to the Nevada legal community and to the clients he represented in his intellectual property practice.