Atty. David Brown Apatoff

Atty. David Brown Apatoff

Mr. David Brown Apatoff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, government contracts, administrative and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About David Brown Apatoff at a glance

David Brown Apatoff is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Claims Court (1983). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1977) and Sarah Lawrence College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Brown Apatoff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, government contracts, administrative and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Brown Apatoff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brown Apatoff 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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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David Brown Apatoff is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 David Brown Apatoff

Where is David Brown Apatoff's law office located?
David Brown Apatoff's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Brown Apatoff handle?
David Brown Apatoff focuses on ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Brown Apatoff practiced law?
David Brown Apatoff has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Brown Apatoff go to law school?
David Brown Apatoff earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David Brown Apatoff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Brown Apatoff received?
David Brown Apatoff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1977
B.A.
Sarah Lawrence College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1983

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