Atty. William Francis Porter

Atty. William Francis Porter

William Francis Porter is a lawyer practicing information technology, technology licensing. William received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Charlottesvle Charlottesvle 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About William Francis Porter at a glance

William Francis Porter is a Skylake Develop. Co. LLC based in Charlottesvle, Virginia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (A.B., 1994). Serands clients in Charlottesvle, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Francis Porter is a lawyer practicing information technology, technology licensing
  • William received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices in Charlottesvle, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Francis Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Francis Porter 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlottesvle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is William Francis Porter's law office located?
William Francis Porter's law practice is located in Charlottesvle, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Francis Porter handle?
William Francis Porter focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Francis Porter practiced law?
William Francis Porter has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Francis Porter go to law school?
William Francis Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1997
A.B.
Duke University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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