Atty. Paul Michael Rivard

Atty. Paul Michael Rivard

Paul Michael Rivard is a lawyer practicing counseling, opinions & licensing, patent interferences and 7 other areas of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Michael Rivard at a glance

Paul Michael Rivard is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fou (1999), and Florida (2021). Educated at Catholic University (J.D., 1998) and Clarkson University (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Michael Rivard is a lawyer practicing counseling, opinions & licensing, patent interferences and 7 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Paul practices at Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Michael Rivard's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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.

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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 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 Michael Rivard

Where is Paul Michael Rivard's law office located?
Paul Michael Rivard's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Michael Rivard handle?
Paul Michael Rivard focuses on patent, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Paul Michael Rivard practiced law?
Paul Michael Rivard has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Paul Michael Rivard go to law school?
Paul Michael Rivard earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Paul Michael Rivard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University
- 1998
B.S.
Clarkson University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fou
Admitted: 1999
Florida
Admitted: 2021

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