Atty. Brian John Donato

Atty. Brian John Donato

Brian John Donato is a lawyer practicing food, drug and cosmetic law, drug and medical device regulation, advertising and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian John Donato at a glance

Brian John Donato is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on ip, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971), Florida (1988), District of Columbia (1989), and California (1991). Educated at University of Virginia Law School (J.D., 1970) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian John Donato is a lawyer practicing food, drug and cosmetic law, drug and medical device regulation, advertising and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Brian practices at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Brian John Donato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian John Donato 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.

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

Health Care Law

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

Brian John Donato is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Brian John Donato is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Brian John Donato

Where is Brian John Donato's law office located?
Brian John Donato's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian John Donato handle?
Brian John Donato focuses on ip, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Brian John Donato practiced law?
Brian John Donato has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Brian John Donato go to law school?
Brian John Donato earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Brian John Donato for a consultation?
You can contact Brian John Donato 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia Law School
- 1970
B.A.
Manhattan College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1971
Florida
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1991

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