Atty. Daniel Vernon Dorris

Atty. Daniel Vernon Dorris

Mr. Daniel Vernon Dorris is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, supreme court and appellate litigation, telecommunications and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Daniel Vernon Dorris at a glance

Daniel Vernon Dorris is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel Frederick P L L C. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Illinois (B.S., 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Daniel Vernon Dorris is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, supreme court and appellate litigation, telecommunications and 1 other area of law
  • Daniel received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Daniel practices at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Vernon Dorris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Vernon Dorris 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Daniel Vernon Dorris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Daniel Vernon Dorris is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Vernon Dorris

Where is Daniel Vernon Dorris's law office located?
Daniel Vernon Dorris's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel Frederick P L L C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Vernon Dorris handle?
Daniel Vernon Dorris focuses on ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Daniel Vernon Dorris practiced law?
Daniel Vernon Dorris has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Daniel Vernon Dorris go to law school?
Daniel Vernon Dorris earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact Daniel Vernon Dorris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2010
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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