Atty. Barbara Ann McDowell

Atty. Barbara Ann McDowell

Barbara Ann McDowell is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, pharmaceutical intellectual property, life sciences and 1 other area of law. Barbara received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Ashburn Ashburn 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Barbara Ann McDowell at a glance

Barbara Ann McDowell is a Member based in Ashburn, Virginia, practicing at Rossi, Kimms & McDowell LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1987). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1987) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S.Chem.E. University, 1981). Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Ashburn, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara Ann McDowell is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, pharmaceutical intellectual property, life sciences and 1 other area of law
  • Barbara received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Barbara practices at Rossi, Kimms & McDowell LLP in Ashburn, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Ann McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Ann McDowell 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.

Barbara Ann McDowell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Barbara Ann McDowell is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

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 Ashburn 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Ann McDowell

Where is Barbara Ann McDowell's law office located?
Barbara Ann McDowell's law practice is located in Ashburn, Virginia. The firm is Rossi, Kimms & McDowell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Ann McDowell handle?
Barbara Ann McDowell focuses on ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Barbara Ann McDowell practiced law?
Barbara Ann McDowell has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Barbara Ann McDowell go to law school?
Barbara Ann McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.Chem.E. University, 1981).
How can I contact Barbara Ann McDowell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1987
B.S.Chem.E. University
University of Pittsburgh
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Virginia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1987

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