Atty. James Lawrence Rowland

Atty. James Lawrence Rowland

James Lawrence Rowland is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, mechanical, design and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Lawrence Rowland at a glance

James Lawrence Rowland is a ip attorney based in Reston, Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem (1986). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan (B.S.E. Aeronautical, 1972). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lawrence Rowland is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, mechanical, design and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Rowland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lawrence Rowland 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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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 Reston 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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Where is James Lawrence Rowland's law office located?
James Lawrence Rowland's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Rowland handle?
James Lawrence Rowland focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Lawrence Rowland practiced law?
James Lawrence Rowland has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Lawrence Rowland go to law school?
James Lawrence Rowland earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S.E. Aeronautical, 1972).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1985
B.S.E. Aeronautical
University of Michigan
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem
Admitted: 1986

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