Atty. David W Addis

Atty. David W Addis

David W Addis is a lawyer practicing international, international trade controls, antitrust & consumer law and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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About David W Addis at a glance

David W Addis is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ip, m&a, securities, consumer, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D. Columbia, 1988) and University of Virginia (B.A. University, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David W Addis is a lawyer practicing international, international trade controls, antitrust & consumer law and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David W Addis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W Addis 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

David W Addis is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 W Addis

Where is David W Addis's law office located?
David W Addis's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W Addis handle?
David W Addis focuses on ip, m&a, securities, consumer, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David W Addis practiced law?
David W Addis has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David W Addis go to law school?
David W Addis earned their education at (J.D. Columbia, 1988); (B.A. University, 1975).
How can I contact David W Addis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David W Addis received?
David W Addis's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Columbia
Columbia Law School
- 1988
B.A. University
University of Virginia
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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