Atty. David Michael Pitcher

Atty. David Michael Pitcher

David Michael Pitcher is a lawyer practicing patent practice, trademark practice, copyright practice and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Washington Washington 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (202) 770-4377

Profile Summary

About David Michael Pitcher at a glance

David Michael Pitcher is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Staas & Halsey LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit (1973), District of Columbia (1975), and U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia (1975). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York (J.D., 1970) and University of Michigan (B.S.E., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Michael Pitcher is a lawyer practicing patent practice, trademark practice, copyright practice and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • David practices at Staas & Halsey LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Pitcher's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David Michael Pitcher is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Contracts

David Michael Pitcher is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →

Trademark Law

David Michael Pitcher is one of 20,983 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in District of Columbia →

Copyright Law

David Michael Pitcher is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Michael Pitcher is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Michael Pitcher

Where is David Michael Pitcher's law office located?
David Michael Pitcher's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Staas & Halsey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Pitcher handle?
David Michael Pitcher focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Michael Pitcher practiced law?
David Michael Pitcher has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did David Michael Pitcher go to law school?
David Michael Pitcher earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S.E., 1967).
How can I contact David Michael Pitcher for a consultation?
You can contact David Michael Pitcher 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 Michael Pitcher received?
David Michael Pitcher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- 1970
B.S.E.
University of Michigan
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1982

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.