Atty. James Gerard Rizzo

Atty. James Gerard Rizzo

Mr. James Gerard Rizzo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, class action, electronic data management, privacy & discovery and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James Gerard Rizzo at a glance

James Gerard Rizzo is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990), New York (1991), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York U.S. District Co (1996). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Gerard Rizzo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, class action, electronic data management, privacy & discovery and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Gerard Rizzo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gerard Rizzo 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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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Gerard Rizzo

Where is James Gerard Rizzo's law office located?
James Gerard Rizzo's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gerard Rizzo handle?
James Gerard Rizzo focuses on ip, class action, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Gerard Rizzo practiced law?
James Gerard Rizzo has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Gerard Rizzo go to law school?
James Gerard Rizzo earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Gerard Rizzo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York U.S. District Co
Admitted: 1996

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