Atty. David J. Stewart

Atty. David J. Stewart

David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group. He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling.

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About David J. Stewart at a glance

David J. Stewart is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1990) and Wabash College (—, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group
  • He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling
  • Mr. Stewart is featured in the International Edition of Who’s Who Trademarks and Super Lawyers magazine
  • He is also listed inChambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America
  • Mr. Stewart received an A.B. degree in English literature from Wabash College in 1985, graduating summa cum laude
  • He received his law degree in 1990 from Vanderbilt University, where he served as an editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review
  • Prior to law school, Mr. Stewart worked as a computer systems engineer for the Allison Gas Turbine division of General Motors Corporation in Indianapolis

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Stewart's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

David J. Stewart is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Stewart

Where is David J. Stewart's law office located?
David J. Stewart's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Stewart handle?
David J. Stewart focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did David J. Stewart go to law school?
David J. Stewart earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—, 1985).
How can I contact David J. Stewart for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Stewart directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David J. Stewart received?
David J. Stewart's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Atlanta); Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Atlanta).

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990
Wabash College
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Atlanta)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Atlanta)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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