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Atty. Howard Ross Richman

Atty. Howard Ross Richman

Mr. Howard Ross Richman is a lawyer practicing mechanical and electrical technologies, domestic and foreign patent application, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Gaithersburg Gaithersburg 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Ross Richman at a glance

Howard Ross Richman is a Member based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, practicing at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997), District of Columbia (1999), and Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1996) and University of Maryland (B.S.M.E., 1991). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Howard Ross Richman is a lawyer practicing mechanical and electrical technologies, domestic and foreign patent application, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Maryland in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Howard practices at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Ross Richman's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Howard Ross Richman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Howard Ross Richman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Ross Richman

Where is Howard Ross Richman's law office located?
Howard Ross Richman's law practice is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The firm is Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Ross Richman handle?
Howard Ross Richman focuses on patent, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Howard Ross Richman practiced law?
Howard Ross Richman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Howard Ross Richman go to law school?
Howard Ross Richman earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.M.E., 1991).
How can I contact Howard Ross Richman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1996
B.S.M.E.
University of Maryland
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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