Atty. Thomas W. Cole

Atty. Thomas W. Cole

Mr. Thomas W.

McLean McLean 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (571) 631-7027 Book Appointment

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About Thomas W. Cole at a glance

Thomas W. Cole is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at George H. Spencer. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975), District of Columbia (1977), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1977), and Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1975) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S.I.E., 1971). Active member of North Carolina State Bar The District of Columbia Bar The Virginia Bar. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas W. Cole is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S.I.E. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Thomas practices at George H. Spencer in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Thomas W. Cole is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Virginia →

Trademark Law

Thomas W. Cole is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Virginia →

Copyright Law

Thomas W. Cole is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

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

Thomas W. Cole is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas W. Cole

Where is Thomas W. Cole's law office located?
Thomas W. Cole's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. The firm is George H. Spencer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Cole handle?
Thomas W. Cole focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas W. Cole practiced law?
Thomas W. Cole has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Thomas W. Cole go to law school?
Thomas W. Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S.I.E., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas W. Cole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1975
B.S.I.E.
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1982
(admission limited to Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition)
Admitted: 1982

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