Atty. Peter James Klarfeld

Atty. Peter James Klarfeld

Peter James Klarfeld is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Klarfeld at a glance

Peter James Klarfeld is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Lathrop GPM LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh a (1973) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern (1975). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Chicago M.A. University of Virginia B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Klarfeld is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a M.A. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Peter practices at Lathrop GPM LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Klarfeld's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter James Klarfeld 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.

Peter James Klarfeld is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Peter James Klarfeld is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

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

Peter James Klarfeld 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 Peter James Klarfeld

Where is Peter James Klarfeld's law office located?
Peter James Klarfeld's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Lathrop GPM LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Klarfeld handle?
Peter James Klarfeld focuses on ip, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter James Klarfeld practiced law?
Peter James Klarfeld has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Peter James Klarfeld go to law school?
Peter James Klarfeld earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—).
How can I contact Peter James Klarfeld for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter James Klarfeld received?
Peter James Klarfeld's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1973
University of Chicago M.A. University of Virginia B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh a
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 1975

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