Atty. David Christopher Quam

Atty. David Christopher Quam

Mr. David Christopher Quam is a lawyer practicing government relations, intellectual property, international business.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Christopher Quam at a glance

David Christopher Quam is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ip, government, and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1993) and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1993) and Duke University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Christopher Quam is a lawyer practicing government relations, intellectual property, international business
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Christopher Quam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Christopher Quam 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 Christopher Quam is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

David Christopher Quam is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Christopher Quam

Where is David Christopher Quam's law office located?
David Christopher Quam's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Christopher Quam handle?
David Christopher Quam focuses on ip, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Christopher Quam practiced law?
David Christopher Quam has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Christopher Quam go to law school?
David Christopher Quam earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Christopher Quam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1993
B.A.
Duke University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996

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