Atty. James J Merek

Atty. James J Merek

James J Merek is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, patent application, trademarks and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Maryland in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James J Merek at a glance

James J Merek is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Merek, Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and copyright. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1988) and University of Maryland (B.S.M.E., 1982). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J Merek is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, patent application, trademarks and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Maryland in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Merek, Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James J Merek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J Merek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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

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Where is James J Merek's law office located?
James J Merek's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Merek, Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Merek handle?
James J Merek focuses on patent, trademark, copyright. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James J Merek practiced law?
James J Merek has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James J Merek go to law school?
James J Merek earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.M.E., 1982).
How can I contact James J Merek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1988
B.S.M.E.
University of Maryland
- 1982

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1990

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