Atty. Lawrence Jay Gotts

Atty. Lawrence Jay Gotts

Mr. Lawrence Jay Gotts is a lawyer practicing licensing, health care & life sciences, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Lawrence Jay Gotts at a glance

Lawrence Jay Gotts is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1989). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Lawrence Jay Gotts is a lawyer practicing licensing, health care & life sciences, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Lawrence received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, College Park in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Lawrence practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence Jay Gotts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Jay Gotts 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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Lawrence Jay Gotts is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Lawrence Jay Gotts

Where is Lawrence Jay Gotts's law office located?
Lawrence Jay Gotts's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence Jay Gotts handle?
Lawrence Jay Gotts focuses on patent, ip, health care, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lawrence Jay Gotts practiced law?
Lawrence Jay Gotts has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Lawrence Jay Gotts go to law school?
Lawrence Jay Gotts earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Lawrence Jay Gotts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1985
B.S.
University of Maryland, College Park
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1989

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