Atty. Alan Lee Whitehurst

Atty. Alan Lee Whitehurst

Mr. Alan Lee Whitehurst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Lee Whitehurst at a glance

Alan Lee Whitehurst is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District (2004), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2004). Educated at Duke University (J.D. M.S.E.E., 1997) and Duke University (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Alan Lee Whitehurst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings
  • Alan received a B.S.E.E. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Alan practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Lee Whitehurst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Lee Whitehurst 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.

Alan Lee Whitehurst is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Alan Lee Whitehurst is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Alan Lee Whitehurst

Where is Alan Lee Whitehurst's law office located?
Alan Lee Whitehurst's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Lee Whitehurst handle?
Alan Lee Whitehurst focuses on ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Alan Lee Whitehurst practiced law?
Alan Lee Whitehurst has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Alan Lee Whitehurst go to law school?
Alan Lee Whitehurst earned their education at (J.D. M.S.E.E., 1997); (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1994).
How can I contact Alan Lee Whitehurst for a consultation?
You can contact Alan Lee Whitehurst directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan Lee Whitehurst received?
Alan Lee Whitehurst's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. M.S.E.E.
Duke University
- 1997
B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E.
Duke University
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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