Atty. Daniel K. Dorsey

Atty. Daniel K. Dorsey

Daniel K. Dorsey is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Daniel K. Dorsey at a glance

Daniel K. Dorsey is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Law Office of Daniel K. Dorsey. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on copyright, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), District of Columbia (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Antioch School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Western New England College (B.S.E.E., 1982). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel K. Dorsey is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.S.E.E. degree from Western New England College in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Daniel practices at Law Office of Daniel K. Dorsey in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel K. Dorsey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel K. Dorsey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Daniel K. Dorsey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Daniel K. Dorsey is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Daniel K. Dorsey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Daniel K. Dorsey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Daniel K. Dorsey

Where is Daniel K. Dorsey's law office located?
Daniel K. Dorsey's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Law Office of Daniel K. Dorsey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel K. Dorsey handle?
Daniel K. Dorsey focuses on copyright, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Daniel K. Dorsey practiced law?
Daniel K. Dorsey has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Daniel K. Dorsey go to law school?
Daniel K. Dorsey earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.E.E., 1982).
How can I contact Daniel K. Dorsey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Antioch School of Law
- 1987
B.S.E.E.
Western New England College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
Virginia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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