Atty. David Richard Schaffer

Atty. David Richard Schaffer

Mr. David Richard Schaffer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, copyrights, counseling and 5 other areas of law.

Tysons Tysons 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About David Richard Schaffer at a glance

David Richard Schaffer is a Principal based in Tysons, Virginia, practicing at Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States Patent and (2002). Educated at The Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America (J.D., 1997) and The College of William and Mary (B.A. Virginia, 1980). Serands clients in Tysons, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Richard Schaffer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, copyrights, counseling and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from The College of William and Mary in 1980, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Miles & Stockbridge P.C. in Tysons, VA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Richard Schaffer's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Richard Schaffer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Richard Schaffer

Where is David Richard Schaffer's law office located?
David Richard Schaffer's law practice is located in Tysons, Virginia. The firm is Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Richard Schaffer handle?
David Richard Schaffer focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Richard Schaffer practiced law?
David Richard Schaffer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Richard Schaffer go to law school?
David Richard Schaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Virginia, 1980).
How can I contact David Richard Schaffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America
- 1997
B.A. Virginia
The College of William and Mary
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States Patent and
Admitted: 2002

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