Atty. Timothy W Riffe

Atty. Timothy W Riffe

Timothy W Riffe is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, communications & media, patent and 2 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.S.M.E. degree from Virginia Tech in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Timothy W Riffe at a glance

Timothy W Riffe is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia registered to practice before (2003). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2001) and Virginia Tech (B.S.M.E., 1993). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy W Riffe is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, communications & media, patent and 2 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.S.M.E. degree from Virginia Tech in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Timothy practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy W Riffe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy W Riffe 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Timothy W Riffe is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Timothy W Riffe

Where is Timothy W Riffe's law office located?
Timothy W Riffe's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Fish & Richardson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy W Riffe handle?
Timothy W Riffe focuses on ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Timothy W Riffe practiced law?
Timothy W Riffe has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Timothy W Riffe go to law school?
Timothy W Riffe earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S.M.E., 1993).
How can I contact Timothy W Riffe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2001
B.S.M.E.
Virginia Tech
- 1993

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia registered to practice before
Admitted: 2003

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