Atty. James F Fitzpatrick

Atty. James F Fitzpatrick

James F Fitzpatrick is a lawyer practicing legislation, public policy, administrative law and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Corpus Christi College of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Washington Washington 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James F Fitzpatrick at a glance

James F Fitzpatrick is a Retired Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1959) and District of Columbia (1969). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1959) and Corpus Christi College of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England (Indiana University, 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James F Fitzpatrick is a lawyer practicing legislation, public policy, administrative law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Corpus Christi College of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James F Fitzpatrick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James F Fitzpatrick 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.

James F Fitzpatrick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James F Fitzpatrick is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 James F Fitzpatrick

Where is James F Fitzpatrick's law office located?
James F Fitzpatrick's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F Fitzpatrick handle?
James F Fitzpatrick focuses on ip, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James F Fitzpatrick practiced law?
James F Fitzpatrick has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James F Fitzpatrick go to law school?
James F Fitzpatrick earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (Indiana University, 1956).
How can I contact James F Fitzpatrick for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James F Fitzpatrick received?
James F Fitzpatrick's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1959
Indiana University
Corpus Christi College of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1959
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969

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