Atty. James Albert Oliff

Atty. James Albert Oliff

James Albert Oliff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, litigation. James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About James Albert Oliff at a glance

James Albert Oliff is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Oliff PLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1973), Virginia (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1991). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1973) and University of Maryland (B.S. Aerospace, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alexandria and American (Litigation, Practice and Intellectual Property Sections) Bar Associations Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and Virginia State Bar American Intellectual Property Law Association Federal Circuit Bar Association International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association International Trademark Association Licensing Executives Society. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Albert Oliff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Oliff PLC in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Albert Oliff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Albert Oliff 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.

James Albert Oliff is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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James Albert Oliff is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

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

James Albert Oliff is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Albert Oliff

Where is James Albert Oliff's law office located?
James Albert Oliff's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Oliff PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Albert Oliff handle?
James Albert Oliff focuses on ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Albert Oliff practiced law?
James Albert Oliff has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Albert Oliff go to law school?
James Albert Oliff earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Aerospace, 1967).
How can I contact James Albert Oliff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Albert Oliff received?
James Albert Oliff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1973
B.S. Aerospace
University of Maryland
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1973
Virginia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michig
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 2009

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