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Philip A. Sechler is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, tax, and product liability. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1990) and Pennsylvania (1990). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1989) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Philip A. Sechler is a lawyer practicing commercial, administrative law, appellate and 6 other areas of law
- Philip received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Philip practices in Washington, DC
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Philip A. Sechler is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Philip A. Sechler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Philip A. Sechler is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Philip A. Sechler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Philip A. Sechler is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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