Atty. Nicholas E. Seckel

Atty. Nicholas E. Seckel

Nicholas E. Seckel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Washington Washington 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (240) 885-7614

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About Nicholas E. Seckel at a glance

Nicholas E. Seckel is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in France (1996), New York (1998), and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Common, 1997) and Ecole Centrale (M.Eng. University, 1989). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas E. Seckel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Nicholas E. received a M.Eng. degree from Ecole Centrale in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Nicholas E. practices at Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas E. Seckel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas E. Seckel 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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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 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.

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Where is Nicholas E. Seckel's law office located?
Nicholas E. Seckel's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas E. Seckel handle?
Nicholas E. Seckel focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nicholas E. Seckel practiced law?
Nicholas E. Seckel has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Nicholas E. Seckel go to law school?
Nicholas E. Seckel earned their education at (LL.M. Common, 1997); (M.Eng. University, 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Common
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1997
M.Eng. University
Ecole Centrale
- 1989

Bar Admissions

France
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005

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