Atty. Richard J. Berman

Atty. Richard J. Berman

Mr. Richard J.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (771) 240-0340 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard J. Berman at a glance

Richard J. Berman is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973), Pennsylvania US Patent, Trademark Office (1995), and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard J. Berman is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A., Biological Science degree from University of Delaware in 1991, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Berman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Berman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Richard J. Berman is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Trademark 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.

Richard J. Berman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Richard J. Berman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Richard J. Berman

Where is Richard J. Berman's law office located?
Richard J. Berman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arentfox Schiff Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Berman handle?
Richard J. Berman focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard J. Berman practiced law?
Richard J. Berman has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard J. Berman go to law school?
Richard J. Berman earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Richard J. Berman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1995
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973
Pennsylvania US Patent, Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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