Atty. Stephen Joseph Vaughan

Atty. Stephen Joseph Vaughan

Mr. Stephen Joseph Vaughan is a lawyer practicing franchise & distribution, intellectual property litigation, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Joseph Vaughan at a glance

Stephen Joseph Vaughan is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Lathrop GPM LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia, Third, and Eleventh Circuit (1998) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1999). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1998) and Ohio University (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen Joseph Vaughan is a lawyer practicing franchise & distribution, intellectual property litigation, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Ohio University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Stephen practices at Lathrop GPM LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Joseph Vaughan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Joseph Vaughan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Joseph Vaughan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

Stephen Joseph Vaughan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

White Collar Crimes

Stephen Joseph Vaughan is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Stephen Joseph Vaughan

Where is Stephen Joseph Vaughan's law office located?
Stephen Joseph Vaughan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Lathrop GPM LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Joseph Vaughan handle?
Stephen Joseph Vaughan focuses on employment, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen Joseph Vaughan practiced law?
Stephen Joseph Vaughan has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Stephen Joseph Vaughan go to law school?
Stephen Joseph Vaughan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Stephen Joseph Vaughan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1998
B.S.
Ohio University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia, Third, and Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1999

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