Atty. Thomas F. Railsback

Atty. Thomas F. Railsback

Thomas F. Railsback is a lawyer practicing federal legislative, patent, copyright and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas F. Railsback at a glance

Thomas F. Railsback is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland And Knight Llp. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957) and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1957) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1954). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas F. Railsback is a lawyer practicing federal legislative, patent, copyright and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas F. received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • Thomas F. practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas F. Railsback's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas F. Railsback handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Thomas F. Railsback is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Thomas F. Railsback

Where is Thomas F. Railsback's law office located?
Thomas F. Railsback's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Holland And Knight Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas F. Railsback handle?
Thomas F. Railsback focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas F. Railsback practiced law?
Thomas F. Railsback has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did Thomas F. Railsback go to law school?
Thomas F. Railsback earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (B.A., 1954).
How can I contact Thomas F. Railsback for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1957
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1954

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1957
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977

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