Atty. James Hwa

Atty. James Hwa

James Hwa is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, counseling, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Hwa at a glance

James Hwa is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Columbia University (B.S. Electrical, 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Hwa is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, counseling, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Locke Lord LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Hwa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Hwa 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.

James Hwa 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.

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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 Hwa

Where is James Hwa's law office located?
James Hwa's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Hwa handle?
James Hwa focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Hwa practiced law?
James Hwa has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Hwa go to law school?
James Hwa earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Electrical, 1991).
How can I contact James Hwa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1996
B.S. Electrical
Columbia University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

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