Atty. John Alison

Atty. John Alison

Mr. John Alison is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About John Alison at a glance

John Alison is a ip, litigation, and adr attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Alison is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Alison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Alison is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Alison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Alison is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Alison

Where is John Alison's law office located?
John Alison's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alison handle?
John Alison focuses on ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Alison practiced law?
John Alison has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Alison go to law school?
John Alison earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Alison for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1984
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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