Atty. Donald Stuart McFarlin

Atty. Donald Stuart McFarlin

Donald Stuart McFarlin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Donald received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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About Donald Stuart McFarlin at a glance

Donald Stuart McFarlin is a ip attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania registered to practice before U.S. Patent and (1990). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.S. Bio, 1984). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Stuart McFarlin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Donald practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Stuart McFarlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Stuart McFarlin 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is Donald Stuart McFarlin's law office located?
Donald Stuart McFarlin's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Stuart McFarlin handle?
Donald Stuart McFarlin focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Donald Stuart McFarlin practiced law?
Donald Stuart McFarlin has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Donald Stuart McFarlin go to law school?
Donald Stuart McFarlin earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Bio, 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1988
B.S. Bio
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania registered to practice before U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 1990

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