Atty. Timothy Ralph Obitts

Atty. Timothy Ralph Obitts

Timothy Ralph Obitts is a lawyer practicing litigation, communications and media, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Timothy Ralph Obitts at a glance

Timothy Ralph Obitts is a Director/Owner based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1997), Colorado (1997), Virginia (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1998). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts (B.A., 1990). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of California Colorado Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy Ralph Obitts is a lawyer practicing litigation, communications and media, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Timothy practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Ralph Obitts's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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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 Ralph Obitts

Where is Timothy Ralph Obitts's law office located?
Timothy Ralph Obitts's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Ralph Obitts handle?
Timothy Ralph Obitts focuses on employment, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Timothy Ralph Obitts practiced law?
Timothy Ralph Obitts has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Timothy Ralph Obitts go to law school?
Timothy Ralph Obitts earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Timothy Ralph Obitts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 1997
Virginia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Distric
Admitted: 2005

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