Atty. Mark Thomas Rawls
Mark Thomas Rawls is a lawyer practicing patent application, litigation, patent prosecution. Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 2008, and has been licensed for 12 years.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 12+ Years Experience
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About Mark Thomas Rawls at a Glance
Mark Thomas Rawls is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck A Professional Corporation. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on patent and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs (2014) and District of Columbia District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States Court of Appe (2016). Educated at William and Mary Law School (J.D., 2014) and University of Virginia (B.S. Computer, 2008). Active member of Professional Affiliations, Honors & Recognition Member of the Giles S and Rich American Inn of Court. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Thomas Rawls
- Mark Thomas Rawls is a lawyer practicing patent application, litigation, patent prosecution
- Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 2008, and has been licensed for 12 years
- Mark practices at Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck A Professional Corporation in Washington, DC
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Mark Thomas Rawls's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Thomas Rawls handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Patent Law in Washington
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Civil Litigation in Washington
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Mark Thomas Rawls
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Thomas Rawls's practice in the field of patent and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Thomas Rawls brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs and District of Columbia District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States Court of Appe, Mark Thomas Rawls can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and litigation, Mark Thomas Rawls can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Mark Thomas Rawls attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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