Atty. Robert James Scheffel

Atty. Robert James Scheffel

Robert James Scheffel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Robert received a degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Washington Washington 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (771) 223-2304

Profile Summary

About Robert James Scheffel at a glance

Robert James Scheffel is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999), Colorado (2001), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District o (2004). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1999) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S.Ch.E., 1995). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert James Scheffel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
  • Robert received a degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Robert practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert James Scheffel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert James Scheffel 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert James Scheffel is one of 409,070 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 venue, 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 Robert James Scheffel

Where is Robert James Scheffel's law office located?
Robert James Scheffel's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert James Scheffel handle?
Robert James Scheffel focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert James Scheffel practiced law?
Robert James Scheffel has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Robert James Scheffel go to law school?
Robert James Scheffel earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S.Ch.E., 1995).
How can I contact Robert James Scheffel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1999
B.S.Ch.E.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
Colorado
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District o
Admitted: 2004

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