Atty. David Andrew Floam

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.

Gaithersburg Gaithersburg 33 yrs experience 33 year
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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.

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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.

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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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Andrew Floam

Where is David Andrew Floam's law office located?
David Andrew Floam's law practice is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The firm is Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Andrew Floam handle?
David Andrew Floam focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David Andrew Floam practiced law?
David Andrew Floam has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Andrew Floam go to law school?
David Andrew Floam earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact David Andrew Floam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America
- 1992
B.S.
University of Maryland, College of Engineering
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Maryland U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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