Atty. Michael Douglas White

Atty. Michael Douglas White

Mr. Michael Douglas White is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent validity and infringement opinions, mechanical intellectual property and 5 other areas of law.

Moseley Moseley 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Michael Douglas White at a glance

Michael Douglas White is a Member based in Moseley, Virginia, practicing at Michael D. White, PLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, ip, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), Virginia (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), and California (1983). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.S.N.E. University, 1975). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar State Bar of California American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Serands clients in Moseley, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Douglas White is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent validity and infringement opinions, mechanical intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices at Michael D. White, PLC in Moseley, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Douglas White's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Copyright 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 Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Moseley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Douglas White

Where is Michael Douglas White's law office located?
Michael Douglas White's law practice is located in Moseley, Virginia. The firm is Michael D. White, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Douglas White handle?
Michael Douglas White focuses on patent, copyright, ip, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael Douglas White practiced law?
Michael Douglas White has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael Douglas White go to law school?
Michael Douglas White earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S.N.E. University, 1975).
How can I contact Michael Douglas White for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1981
B.S.N.E. University
University of Virginia
- 1975

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
Virginia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1990

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