About Us

PTO Legal Search is a search firm specializing in the permanent placement of intellectual property attorneys, patent agents and patent paralegals. Our clients include some of the finest intellectual property law firms, general practice law firms and corporations of all sizes. We have successfully placed the Chief IP Counsel for companies such as Microsoft, Chevron Phillips, Cooper Industries and FMC Technologies. Whether you are a qualified candidate or looking to hire one, PTO Legal Search can assist you.

David Sewell and Karen Turbidy formed PTO Legal Search to answer the industry demand for expertise in the intellectual property legal market. David and Karen were both practicing lawyers in major law firms and a Fortune 500 company prior to becoming legal recruiters. As recruiters, they initially worked for one of the largest recruiting firms in the country. David and Karen’s combination of experience and specialization in the IP industry enables them to truly understand the needs and aspirations of their candidates and the expectations of their clients.

Whether you are a first-year associate or have 25 years experience, let PTO Legal Search guide you to the best path possible so you can make it to the top.