Atty. Paul D Strain

Atty. Paul D Strain

Paul D Strain is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, nanotechnology, international business law and 4 other areas of law. Paul received a B.Ch.E. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul D Strain at a glance

Paul D Strain is a Managing Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Strain PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2004) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.Ch.E., 1997). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul D Strain is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, nanotechnology, international business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.Ch.E. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Paul practices at Strain PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Paul D Strain's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 D Strain is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Paul D Strain is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Paul D Strain

Where is Paul D Strain's law office located?
Paul D Strain's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Strain PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul D Strain handle?
Paul D Strain focuses on business, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Paul D Strain practiced law?
Paul D Strain has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Paul D Strain go to law school?
Paul D Strain earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.Ch.E., 1997).
How can I contact Paul D Strain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2004
B.Ch.E.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1997

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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