Atty. Peter Joel Willsey

Atty. Peter Joel Willsey

Mr. Peter Joel Willsey is a lawyer practicing internet, trademark litigation, copyright litigation and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Joel Willsey at a glance

Peter Joel Willsey is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1993) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Peter Joel Willsey is a lawyer practicing internet, trademark litigation, copyright litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joel Willsey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Joel Willsey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Peter Joel Willsey is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 Joel Willsey

Where is Peter Joel Willsey's law office located?
Peter Joel Willsey's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joel Willsey handle?
Peter Joel Willsey focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter Joel Willsey practiced law?
Peter Joel Willsey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter Joel Willsey go to law school?
Peter Joel Willsey earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Peter Joel Willsey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1993
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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