Atty. David Michael Underhill

Atty. David Michael Underhill

Mr. David Michael Underhill is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About David Michael Underhill at a glance

David Michael Underhill is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Boies Schiller And Flexner Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982) and Idaho (2022). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Michael Underhill is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
  • David received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Underhill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Underhill 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Michael Underhill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg 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 Michael Underhill

Where is David Michael Underhill's law office located?
David Michael Underhill's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Boies Schiller And Flexner Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Underhill handle?
David Michael Underhill focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Michael Underhill practiced law?
David Michael Underhill has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Michael Underhill go to law school?
David Michael Underhill earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact David Michael Underhill for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Michael Underhill received?
David Michael Underhill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1982
B.S.
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
Idaho
Admitted: 2022

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