Atty. Thomas Marshall Debutts

Atty. Thomas Marshall Debutts

Mr. Thomas Marshall Debutts is a lawyer practicing international trade regulation, intellectual property, licensing and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Thomas Marshall Debutts at a glance

Thomas Marshall Debutts is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ip, ip licensing, and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991) and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Duke University (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of International Law Section) American Bar Association (International Law Section, District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas Marshall Debutts is a lawyer practicing international trade regulation, intellectual property, licensing and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Marshall Debutts's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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IP Licensing

Thomas Marshall Debutts is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Thomas Marshall Debutts is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Marshall Debutts

Where is Thomas Marshall Debutts's law office located?
Thomas Marshall Debutts's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dla Piper Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Marshall Debutts handle?
Thomas Marshall Debutts focuses on ip, ip licensing, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Marshall Debutts practiced law?
Thomas Marshall Debutts has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas Marshall Debutts go to law school?
Thomas Marshall Debutts earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Thomas Marshall Debutts for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Marshall Debutts received?
Thomas Marshall Debutts's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1991
A.B.
Duke University
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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