Atty. Derek Richmond
Derek Richmond is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, business method patents and 7 other areas of law. Derek received a B.S.M.E. degree from Lawrence Technological University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Derek Richmond is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at RatnerPrestia A Professional Corporation. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2000) and Lawrence Technological University (B.S.M.E., 1997). Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Richmond is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, business method patents and 7 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.S.M.E. degree from Lawrence Technological University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Derek practices at RatnerPrestia A Professional Corporation in Washington, DC
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Derek Richmond is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Derek Richmond is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Derek Richmond is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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