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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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- 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
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William F. Herbert is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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