Atty. William Larry Respess

Atty. William Larry Respess

William Larry Respess is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. William received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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About William Larry Respess at a glance

William Larry Respess is a ip attorney based in Williamsburg, Virginia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973) and California (1975). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1972) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Organic, 1966). Serands clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Larry Respess is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • William received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Williamsburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Larry Respess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Larry Respess 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 Williamsburg 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 Larry Respess's law office located?
William Larry Respess's law practice is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Larry Respess handle?
William Larry Respess focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Larry Respess practiced law?
William Larry Respess has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Larry Respess go to law school?
William Larry Respess earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (Ph.D. Organic, 1966).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1972
Ph.D. Organic
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1975

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