Atty. William F. Herbert

Atty. William F. Herbert

Mr. William F.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William F. Herbert at a glance

William F. Herbert is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Staas & Halsey LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), District of Columbia (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit (1991). Educated at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (B.A. Biology, 1978) and Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia J.D. 1981 Law Review: Member Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, Distr (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rich American Inn of Court, 1992 to present Member. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William F. Herbert is a lawyer practicing copyright practice, antitrust & trade law, ip educational programs and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Staas & Halsey LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William F. Herbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William F. Herbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

William F. Herbert is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in District of Columbia →

Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

William F. Herbert is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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William F. Herbert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 William F. Herbert

Where is William F. Herbert's law office located?
William F. Herbert's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Staas & Halsey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. Herbert handle?
William F. Herbert focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William F. Herbert practiced law?
William F. Herbert has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William F. Herbert go to law school?
William F. Herbert earned their education at (B.A. Biology, 1978); (—).
How can I contact William F. Herbert for a consultation?
You can contact William F. Herbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William F. Herbert received?
William F. Herbert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Biology
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- 1978
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia J.D. 1981 Law Review: Member Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, Distr
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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