Atty. Thomas G. "Tom" Saunders
Tom Saunders' practice focuses on appellate and government and public policy litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. He has extensive experience representing clients in patent and complex civil cases and has built a reputation as a leading advocate in high-stakes appellate litigation.
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Thomas G. "Tom" Saunders is a appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2004) and Harvard University (—, 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom Saunders' practice focuses on appellate and government and public policy litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property
- He has extensive experience representing clients in patent and complex civil cases and has built a reputation as a leading advocate in high-stakes appellate litigation
- He has argued and won two cases, involving patents and government contracts, in the US Supreme Court, where he previously clerked for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- He has also argued and won cases in multiple courts of appeals, including numerous victories in the Federal Circuit
- He has worked on more than 70 Federal Circuit cases and led the merits briefing in 6 Supreme Court cases
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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