Atty. Paul Alan Harrity

Atty. Paul Alan Harrity

Mr. Paul Alan Harrity is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.

Fairfax Fairfax 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Alan Harrity at a glance

Paul Alan Harrity is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Harrity & Harrity, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at The George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1998) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S.E.E., 1989). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Paul Alan Harrity is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Paul received a B.S.E.E. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Paul practices at Harrity & Harrity, LLP in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Alan Harrity's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Paul Alan Harrity is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

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 Fairfax 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 Paul Alan Harrity

Where is Paul Alan Harrity's law office located?
Paul Alan Harrity's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Harrity & Harrity, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Alan Harrity handle?
Paul Alan Harrity focuses on patent, trademark, criminal defense, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Paul Alan Harrity practiced law?
Paul Alan Harrity has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Paul Alan Harrity go to law school?
Paul Alan Harrity earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S.E.E., 1989).
How can I contact Paul Alan Harrity for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University National Law Center
- 1998
B.S.E.E.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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