Atty. Michael S Sawyer

Atty. Michael S Sawyer

Mr. Michael S Sawyer is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property, patent litigation.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Michael S Sawyer at a glance

Michael S Sawyer is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (2011) and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at University of Scranton (B.S. Computer, 2004) and University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. California Law Review University of California, Berkeley Sch (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael S Sawyer is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property, patent litigation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S Sawyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S Sawyer 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.

Michael S Sawyer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael S Sawyer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 S Sawyer

Where is Michael S Sawyer's law office located?
Michael S Sawyer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael S Sawyer handle?
Michael S Sawyer focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael S Sawyer practiced law?
Michael S Sawyer has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael S Sawyer go to law school?
Michael S Sawyer earned their education at (B.S. Computer, 2004); (—).
How can I contact Michael S Sawyer for a consultation?
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Education

B.S. Computer
University of Scranton
- 2004
University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif University of California, Berkeley School of Law J.D. California Law Review University of California, Berkeley Sch
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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