Atty. Jeffrey Scott Leaning

Atty. Jeffrey Scott Leaning

Mr. Jeffrey Scott Leaning is a lawyer practicing patent law, intellectual property.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Jeffrey Scott Leaning at a glance

Jeffrey Scott Leaning is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hunton And Williams Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2004), Florida registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004), and Virginia (2012). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2004) and University of Florida M.A. University of Florida (B.S. University, 1994). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Jeffrey Scott Leaning is a lawyer practicing patent law, intellectual property
  • Jeffrey received a M.A. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Scott Leaning's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Scott Leaning 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 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 Jeffrey Scott Leaning

Where is Jeffrey Scott Leaning's law office located?
Jeffrey Scott Leaning's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hunton And Williams Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Scott Leaning handle?
Jeffrey Scott Leaning focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Jeffrey Scott Leaning practiced law?
Jeffrey Scott Leaning has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Jeffrey Scott Leaning go to law school?
Jeffrey Scott Leaning earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. University, 1994).
How can I contact Jeffrey Scott Leaning for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2004
B.S. University
University of Florida M.A. University of Florida
- 1994

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
Florida registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004
Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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