Atty. Gerald S. Van Dorn

Atty. Gerald S. Van Dorn

Mr. Gerald S.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald S. Van Dorn at a glance

Gerald S. Van Dorn is a Litigation Lawyer based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2006) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2006) and George Washington University (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Gerald S. Van Dorn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, environmental / natural resources, antitrust and competition law and 1 other area of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from George Washington University in 1992, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Gerald practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald S. Van Dorn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald S. Van Dorn 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gerald S. Van Dorn is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Gerald S. Van Dorn is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald S. Van Dorn

Where is Gerald S. Van Dorn's law office located?
Gerald S. Van Dorn's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Baker Botts L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald S. Van Dorn handle?
Gerald S. Van Dorn focuses on ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gerald S. Van Dorn practiced law?
Gerald S. Van Dorn has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Gerald S. Van Dorn go to law school?
Gerald S. Van Dorn earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Gerald S. Van Dorn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2006
B.S.
George Washington University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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