Atty. William Richard Schmidt

Atty. William Richard Schmidt

William Richard Schmidt is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent prosecution, chemical patent prosecution, employment / labor and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About William Richard Schmidt at a glance

William Richard Schmidt is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent and employment. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2007). Educated at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Virginia Polytechnic and State University (B.S. Biology, 1994). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Richard Schmidt is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent prosecution, chemical patent prosecution, employment / labor and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices at Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Employment Law

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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 Richard Schmidt

Where is William Richard Schmidt's law office located?
William Richard Schmidt's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Schmidt handle?
William Richard Schmidt focuses on patent, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Richard Schmidt practiced law?
William Richard Schmidt has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William Richard Schmidt go to law school?
William Richard Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Biology, 1994).
How can I contact William Richard Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Biology
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2007

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