Atty. James M Olsen

Atty. James M Olsen

James M Olsen is a lawyer practicing patent application, criminal defense, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law. James received a M.B.A. degree from Marist College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James M Olsen at a glance

James M Olsen is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Harrity & Harrity, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1998), New Jersey (1998), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (2000). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1998) and Marist College (M.B.A. University, 1993). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M Olsen is a lawyer practicing patent application, criminal defense, intellectual property law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Marist College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Harrity & Harrity, LLP in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James M Olsen's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate 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.

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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 Fairfax 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

Common questions about James M Olsen

Where is James M Olsen's law office located?
James M Olsen's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Harrity & Harrity, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Olsen handle?
James M Olsen focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James M Olsen practiced law?
James M Olsen has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James M Olsen go to law school?
James M Olsen earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.B.A. University, 1993).
How can I contact James M Olsen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University National Law Center
- 1998
M.B.A. University
Marist College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 2000

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