Atty. Edward Charles Britton

Atty. Edward Charles Britton

Mr. Edward Charles Britton is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, ip due diligence and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Edward Charles Britton at a glance

Edward Charles Britton is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (Inactive) (1985), District of Columbia (1987), and Registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales (2003). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983) and Princeton University (A.B. Phi, 1977). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Edward Charles Britton is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, ip due diligence and 1 other area of law
  • Edward received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Edward practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Charles Britton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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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

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Where is Edward Charles Britton's law office located?
Edward Charles Britton'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 Edward Charles Britton handle?
Edward Charles Britton focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Edward Charles Britton practiced law?
Edward Charles Britton has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Edward Charles Britton go to law school?
Edward Charles Britton earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B. Phi, 1977).
How can I contact Edward Charles Britton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1983
A.B. Phi
Princeton University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
Registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales
Admitted: 2003

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