Atty. David Andrew Floam
David Andrew Floam is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents. David received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, College of Engineering in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Profile Summary
About David Andrew Floam at a glance
David Andrew Floam is an Associate based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, practicing at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. Supreme Court (1993), Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1999), and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America (J.D., 1992) and University of Maryland, College of Engineering (B.S., 1988). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and American Intellectual Property Law Association Licensing Executive Society. Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- David Andrew Floam is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, College of Engineering in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
- David practices at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas Explained
David Andrew Floam's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Andrew Floam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David Andrew Floam is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Maryland →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Andrew Floam is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Gaithersburg 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 andnue, 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.
Looking for additional Maryland attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Gaithersburg or all attorneys in Maryland.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about David Andrew Floam
Where is David Andrew Floam's law office located?
What practice areas does David Andrew Floam handle?
How long has David Andrew Floam practiced law?
Where did David Andrew Floam go to law school?
How can I contact David Andrew Floam for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.