Atty. Joseph Michael Schaffner

Atty. Joseph Michael Schaffner

Joseph Michael Schaffner is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent office practice, patent prosecution. Joseph Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and .

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About Joseph Michael Schaffner at a glance

Joseph Michael Schaffner is a patent, ip, and litigation attorney based in Chantilly, Virginia. Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Virginia B.A. Physics & Mathematics University of Virginia B.A. Summa Cum Laude (—). Serands clients in Chantilly, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Michael Schaffner is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent office practice, patent prosecution
  • Joseph Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and
  • Joseph Michael practices in Chantilly, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Schaffner's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joseph Michael Schaffner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

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 Chantilly 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

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Where is Joseph Michael Schaffner's law office located?
Joseph Michael Schaffner's law practice is located in Chantilly, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Schaffner handle?
Joseph Michael Schaffner focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Joseph Michael Schaffner go to law school?
Joseph Michael Schaffner earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2013
University of Virginia B.A. Physics & Mathematics University of Virginia B.A. Summa Cum Laude
- In Progress

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