Atty. John Joseph Dabney

Atty. John Joseph Dabney

Mr. John Joseph Dabney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, copyright and 7 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Joseph Dabney at a glance

John Joseph Dabney is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, product liability, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (inactive) (1998), New Jersey United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Second Circ (1998), New York (1998), and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Joseph Dabney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, copyright and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Dabney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Joseph Dabney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Product Liability

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 John Joseph Dabney

Where is John Joseph Dabney's law office located?
John Joseph Dabney's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Dabney handle?
John Joseph Dabney focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, product liability, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Joseph Dabney practiced law?
John Joseph Dabney has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Joseph Dabney go to law school?
John Joseph Dabney earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John Joseph Dabney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Joseph Dabney received?
John Joseph Dabney's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York (inactive)
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Second Circ
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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