Atty. Thomas E. McKiernan
Thomas E. McKiernan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation.
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Thomas E. McKiernan is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Staas & Halsey LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995) and District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan (Bachelor, 1985). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. McKiernan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
- Thomas received a degree from General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Thomas practices at Staas & Halsey LLP in Washington, DC
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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