Atty. Michael Lee Sturm

Atty. Michael Lee Sturm

Mr. Michael Lee Sturm is a lawyer practicing litigation, franchise, intellectual property.

Washington Washington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Lee Sturm at a glance

Michael Lee Sturm is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987) and District of Columbia U.S. Courts of Appeals, Fourth, Eleventh, Federal and District of Columbia Circ (1990). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Lee Sturm is a lawyer practicing litigation, franchise, intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lee Sturm's Areas of Practice

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

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 Lee Sturm 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 Lee Sturm

Where is Michael Lee Sturm's law office located?
Michael Lee Sturm's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lee Sturm handle?
Michael Lee Sturm focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Lee Sturm practiced law?
Michael Lee Sturm has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Lee Sturm go to law school?
Michael Lee Sturm earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Lee Sturm for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1987
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia U.S. Courts of Appeals, Fourth, Eleventh, Federal and District of Columbia Circ
Admitted: 1990

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