Atty. David Roy Ellis

Atty. David Roy Ellis

Recognition AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics. Biographical details Tau Beta Pi Author: "A Computer Law Primer" and numerous legal and business articles National Lecturer and Speaker, Continuing Legal Education, Technical, Professional and Business Groups Adjunct Professor, University of Florida and Stetson Law Schools Florida Bar Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer

Largo Largo 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About David Roy Ellis at a glance

David Roy Ellis is a Member based in Largo, Florida, practicing at David Roy Ellis. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), Florida (1978), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Largo, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recognition AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics
  • Biographical details Tau Beta Pi Author: "A Computer Law Primer" and numerous legal and business articles National Lecturer and Speaker, Continuing Legal Education, Technical, Professional and Business Groups Adjunct Professor, University of Florida and Stetson Law Schools Florida Bar Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer

Practice Areas Explained

David Roy Ellis's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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 Roy Ellis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Roy Ellis

Where is David Roy Ellis's law office located?
David Roy Ellis's law practice is located in Largo, Florida. The firm is David Roy Ellis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Roy Ellis handle?
David Roy Ellis focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Roy Ellis practiced law?
David Roy Ellis has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did David Roy Ellis go to law school?
David Roy Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (S.B., 1968).
How can I contact David Roy Ellis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Roy Ellis received?
David Roy Ellis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1971
S.B.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
Florida
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi
Admitted: 1981

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