Atty. Eric Alan Shumsky

Atty. Eric Alan Shumsky

Eric Alan Shumsky is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, appellate, commercial litigation appeals and 5 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

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About Eric Alan Shumsky at a glance

Eric Alan Shumsky is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Orrick Herrington And Sutcliffe Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on ip and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (2000), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2000), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2001), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2001). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1999) and Yale University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Alan Shumsky is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, appellate, commercial litigation appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Eric practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Alan Shumsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Alan Shumsky 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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Eric Alan Shumsky

Where is Eric Alan Shumsky's law office located?
Eric Alan Shumsky's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Orrick Herrington And Sutcliffe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Alan Shumsky handle?
Eric Alan Shumsky focuses on ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Eric Alan Shumsky practiced law?
Eric Alan Shumsky has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Eric Alan Shumsky go to law school?
Eric Alan Shumsky earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Eric Alan Shumsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Yale University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Cir
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2012

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