Atty. Timothy James May

Atty. Timothy James May

Mr. Timothy James May is a lawyer practicing patents, patent prosecution, patent transactions and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy James May at a glance

Timothy James May is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, family law, ip, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at George Mason School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin (B.S. Electrical, 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Timothy James May is a lawyer practicing patents, patent prosecution, patent transactions and 8 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Timothy practices at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy James May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy James May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Family Law

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Intellectual Property

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Government & Administrative Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Timothy James May

Where is Timothy James May's law office located?
Timothy James May's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy James May handle?
Timothy James May focuses on patent, family law, ip, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Timothy James May practiced law?
Timothy James May has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Timothy James May go to law school?
Timothy James May earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Electrical, 1992).
How can I contact Timothy James May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason School of Law
- 1998
B.S. Electrical
University of Wisconsin
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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