Atty. Scott Edward Benfield
Scott Edward Benfield is a lawyer practicing business litigation, foreign corrupt practices act regulatory, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a M.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1997, and has been licensed for 16 years.
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Scott Edward Benfield is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2010) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and State University of New York at Buffalo (M.A. University, 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Edward Benfield is a lawyer practicing business litigation, foreign corrupt practices act regulatory, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Scott received a M.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1997, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Scott practices in Washington, DC
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Scott Edward Benfield's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Edward Benfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Edward Benfield 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.
Scott Edward Benfield is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott Edward Benfield is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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