Atty. Michael Alan Schwartz

Atty. Michael Alan Schwartz

Mr. Michael Alan Schwartz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Alan Schwartz at a glance

Michael Alan Schwartz is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Murphy & King Professional Corporation. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1994) and California Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E., 1978). Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Alan Schwartz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1978, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Murphy & King Professional Corporation in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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.

Michael Alan Schwartz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Michael Alan Schwartz

Where is Michael Alan Schwartz's law office located?
Michael Alan Schwartz's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Murphy & King Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Schwartz handle?
Michael Alan Schwartz focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Alan Schwartz practiced law?
Michael Alan Schwartz has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael Alan Schwartz go to law school?
Michael Alan Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.E.E., 1978).
How can I contact Michael Alan Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1994
B.S.E.E.
California Institute of Technology
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1997

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