Atty. Derek Peter Benke

Atty. Derek Peter Benke

Derek Peter Benke is a lawyer practicing patent application, appeals, patent prosecution and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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About Derek Peter Benke at a glance

Derek Peter Benke is a patent and appellate attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (2007). Educated at DePaul University College of Law J.D. Certificate in Patent Law Dean's List (—) and University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign B.S. Mathematics minor (—). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Peter Benke is a lawyer practicing patent application, appeals, patent prosecution and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Derek practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Peter Benke's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Derek Peter Benke's law office located?
Derek Peter Benke's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Derek Peter Benke focuses on patent, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Derek Peter Benke practiced law?
Derek Peter Benke has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

DePaul University College of Law J.D. Certificate in Patent Law Dean's List
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University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign B.S. Mathematics minor
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Bar Admissions

Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 2007

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