Atty. William Howard Pratt

Atty. William Howard Pratt

William Howard Pratt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, government contracts, international litigation. William received a B.S. degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About William Howard Pratt at a glance

William Howard Pratt is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ip, ip licensing, litigation, government, and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1988) and Southern Connecticut State University (B.S. The, 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Howard Pratt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, government contracts, international litigation
  • William received a B.S. degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Howard Pratt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Howard Pratt 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.

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

IP Licensing

William Howard Pratt is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

William Howard Pratt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Howard Pratt is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William Howard Pratt is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Howard Pratt

Where is William Howard Pratt's law office located?
William Howard Pratt's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Howard Pratt handle?
William Howard Pratt focuses on ip, ip licensing, litigation, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Howard Pratt practiced law?
William Howard Pratt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Howard Pratt go to law school?
William Howard Pratt earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. The, 1976).
How can I contact William Howard Pratt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, American University
- 1988
B.S. The
Southern Connecticut State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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