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About Alan J. Schaeffer at a glance
Alan J. Schaeffer is a formation and ip attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1989) and Cornell University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Alan J. Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing equipment finance and leasing, corporate & incorporation, intellectual property
- Alan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Alan practices in Washington, DC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan J. Schaeffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Alan J. Schaeffer is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Alan J. Schaeffer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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