Atty. Howard Leonard Bernstein

Atty. Howard Leonard Bernstein

Howard Leonard Bernstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation. Howard received a B.S.E.E. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Washington Washington 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Leonard Bernstein at a glance

Howard Leonard Bernstein is a real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), Virginia (1969), District of Columbia (1971), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. District Court for the District of Columb (1971). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1968) and City College of the City University of New York (B.S.E.E., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard Leonard Bernstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation
  • Howard received a B.S.E.E. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Howard practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Leonard Bernstein's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Howard Leonard Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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.

Howard Leonard Bernstein is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Howard Leonard Bernstein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Howard Leonard Bernstein

Where is Howard Leonard Bernstein's law office located?
Howard Leonard Bernstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Leonard Bernstein handle?
Howard Leonard Bernstein focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Howard Leonard Bernstein practiced law?
Howard Leonard Bernstein has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Howard Leonard Bernstein go to law school?
Howard Leonard Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S.E.E., 1964).
How can I contact Howard Leonard Bernstein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard Leonard Bernstein received?
Howard Leonard Bernstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1968
B.S.E.E.
City College of the City University of New York
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
Virginia
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. District Court for the District of Columb
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1982

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