Atty. Joseph William Whitehead

Atty. Joseph William Whitehead

Mr. Joseph William Whitehead is a lawyer practicing government, appeals, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Joseph William Whitehead at a glance

Joseph William Whitehead is a formation, business, ip, litigation, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2007) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2007) and United States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph William Whitehead is a lawyer practicing government, appeals, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from United States Air Force Academy in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Joseph practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph William Whitehead's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Joseph William Whitehead is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph William Whitehead is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joseph William Whitehead is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Joseph William Whitehead is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Joseph William Whitehead is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph William Whitehead

Where is Joseph William Whitehead's law office located?
Joseph William Whitehead's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph William Whitehead handle?
Joseph William Whitehead focuses on formation, business, ip, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joseph William Whitehead practiced law?
Joseph William Whitehead has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Joseph William Whitehead go to law school?
Joseph William Whitehead earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Joseph William Whitehead for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph William Whitehead directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
United States Air Force Academy
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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