Atty. Deirdre M. Dorval

Atty. Deirdre M. Dorval

Deirdre M. Dorval is a lawyer practicing intellectual property counseling, intellectual property licensing, biotechnology and pharmaceutical.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Deirdre M. Dorval at a glance

Deirdre M. Dorval is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Vinson And Elkins Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on ip and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2009) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A. Biology, 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deirdre M. Dorval is a lawyer practicing intellectual property counseling, intellectual property licensing, biotechnology and pharmaceutical
  • Deirdre M. received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Deirdre M. practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Deirdre M. Dorval's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deirdre M. Dorval 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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IP Licensing

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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 Deirdre M. Dorval

Where is Deirdre M. Dorval's law office located?
Deirdre M. Dorval's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Vinson And Elkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deirdre M. Dorval handle?
Deirdre M. Dorval focuses on ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Deirdre M. Dorval practiced law?
Deirdre M. Dorval has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Deirdre M. Dorval go to law school?
Deirdre M. Dorval earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Biology, 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2009
B.A. Biology
College of the Holy Cross
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009

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