Profile Summary
About Joseph D. West at a glance
Joseph D. West is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at George Washington University Juris Doctor George Washington University with high honors George Washington University 1977 Editor George Washington University The George Washington Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mr. Joseph D. West is a lawyer practicing mediation, intellectual property, government and commercial contracts and 6 other areas of law
- Joseph received a degree from George Washington University, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Joseph practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, DC
Practice Areas Explained
Joseph D. West's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph D. West handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Joseph D. West is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Joseph D. West is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Joseph D. West is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph D. West is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Joseph D. West is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
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.
Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Joseph D. West
Where is Joseph D. West's law office located?
What practice areas does Joseph D. West handle?
How long has Joseph D. West practiced law?
Where did Joseph D. West go to law school?
How can I contact Joseph D. West for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Joseph D. West received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.