Atty. Kenneth Lee Chernof

Atty. Kenneth Lee Chernof

Mr. Kenneth Lee Chernof is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property and technology litigation, business litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth Lee Chernof at a glance

Kenneth Lee Chernof is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1991), District of Columbia (1992), and Maryland (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Harvard University (A.B., 1988). Active member of State Bar of California The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Kenneth Lee Chernof is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property and technology litigation, business litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Kenneth practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth Lee Chernof's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth Lee Chernof handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Kenneth Lee Chernof is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Kenneth Lee Chernof is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Kenneth Lee Chernof

Where is Kenneth Lee Chernof's law office located?
Kenneth Lee Chernof's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth Lee Chernof handle?
Kenneth Lee Chernof focuses on business, ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Kenneth Lee Chernof practiced law?
Kenneth Lee Chernof has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Kenneth Lee Chernof go to law school?
Kenneth Lee Chernof earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Kenneth Lee Chernof for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1991
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
Maryland
Admitted: 2003

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