Atty. William Lee Brooks

Atty. William Lee Brooks

William Lee Brooks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, litigation. William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Washington Washington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lee Brooks at a glance

William Lee Brooks is a patent, ip, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1987), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988), Virginia (1989), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit regi (1991). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1987) and University of Virginia (B.S.E.E., 1980). Active member of Virginia and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Lee Brooks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, litigation
  • William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee Brooks's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

William Lee Brooks is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

William Lee Brooks 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 Lee Brooks

Where is William Lee Brooks's law office located?
William Lee Brooks's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lee Brooks handle?
William Lee Brooks focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Lee Brooks practiced law?
William Lee Brooks has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William Lee Brooks go to law school?
William Lee Brooks earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.E.E., 1980).
How can I contact William Lee Brooks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1987
B.S.E.E.
University of Virginia
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1988
Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit regi
Admitted: 1991

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