Atty. Derek Richmond

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.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (771) 220-6743 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Richmond at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Richmond's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Derek Richmond is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Derek Richmond is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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 Practice

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 →

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.

Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Richmond

Where is Derek Richmond's law office located?
Derek Richmond's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is RatnerPrestia A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Richmond handle?
Derek Richmond focuses on patent, business, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Derek Richmond practiced law?
Derek Richmond has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Derek Richmond go to law school?
Derek Richmond earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S.M.E., 1997).
How can I contact Derek Richmond for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Richmond directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2000
B.S.M.E.
Lawrence Technological University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.