Atty. David A. Steffes

Atty. David A. Steffes

David A. Steffes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, technology transactions, global health transactions, not-for-profits and trade associations and 3 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (667) 407-3724

Profile Summary

About David A. Steffes at a glance

David A. Steffes is a Royal DSM based in Columbia, Maryland. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), Wisconsin (inactive) (1999), and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1994). Serves clients in Columbia, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David A. Steffes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, technology transactions, global health transactions, not-for-profits and trade associations and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices in Columbia, MD

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Steffes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Steffes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David A. Steffes is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Health Care Law

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

David A. Steffes is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Steffes

Where is David A. Steffes's law office located?
David A. Steffes's law practice is located in Columbia, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Steffes handle?
David A. Steffes focuses on patent, ip, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David A. Steffes practiced law?
David A. Steffes has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David A. Steffes go to law school?
David A. Steffes earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact David A. Steffes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1998
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1998
Wisconsin (inactive)
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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