Alan Harrison — Founder
Attorney Alan Harrison is the founder of SANDOLLAR PLLC, a Connecticut law firm that serves small business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs. He provides experienced legal counsel in commercial transactions, business disputes, and intellectual property protection. In disputed matters, he can help small business owners navigate complicated situations in Connecticut State and Federal courts, the Southern District of New York, and arbitrations.
Alan advises closely held businesses on corporate governance, partnership and operating agreements, and litigated matters. His clients trust him to provide clear, strategic advice at every stage of their business lifecycle.
In the field of intellectual property, Alan helps businesses of all sizes secure patents and trademarks across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, AI, semiconductor technology, hydraulics, live entertainment, and heavy industrial equipment. He also represents clients in IP litigation, resolving complex disputes efficiently and effectively.
Prior to his legal career, Alan served as a decorated Naval submarine officer and mechanical engineer. His hands-on experience in nuclear operations, industrial design, and aerospace production gives him a unique technical perspective rarely found in the legal field.
Alan is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
At SANDOLLAR PLLC, Alan is committed to delivering legal solutions grounded in experience, trust, and results.
Alan advises closely held businesses on corporate governance, partnership and operating agreements, and litigated matters. His clients trust him to provide clear, strategic advice at every stage of their business lifecycle.
In the field of intellectual property, Alan helps businesses of all sizes secure patents and trademarks across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, AI, semiconductor technology, hydraulics, live entertainment, and heavy industrial equipment. He also represents clients in IP litigation, resolving complex disputes efficiently and effectively.
Prior to his legal career, Alan served as a decorated Naval submarine officer and mechanical engineer. His hands-on experience in nuclear operations, industrial design, and aerospace production gives him a unique technical perspective rarely found in the legal field.
Alan is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
At SANDOLLAR PLLC, Alan is committed to delivering legal solutions grounded in experience, trust, and results.
Business
Attorney Harrison is comfortable with negotiating and formalizing business agreements, and with setting up a business.
- Partnership agreements
- Operating agreements
- Customer and vendor agreements
- Business licensing
- Incorporation
- Business name registration
Intellectual property
Attorney Harrison has been involved in all aspects of intellectual property law.
- Patent prosecution
- Trade mark registration
- Patent litigation
- Trade mark litigation
- Copyright registration and dispute resolution
- Intellectual property licensing