Virginia residents facing patents issues have access to attorneys who specialize in patent prosecution, patent infringement litigation, patent portfolio management, licensing, and prior art searches. The legal framework in Virginia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern patents cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for patents matters in Virginia is generally 5 years written, 3 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Virginia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Virginia State Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on patents in Virginia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The patents attorneys listed here practice throughout Virginia and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to patents law in Virginia to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Virginia.

David Ludwig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC
 6701 Democracy Blvd. Suite 300 Bethesda MD 20817
(703) 777-7319
The George Washington University Law School (2003)
English
D.C. Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
William La Salle III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Glow In The Dark Law®; Thrive IP®
 5401 Netherby Lane Suite 1201 North Charleston SC 29420
(757) 542-3094
Charleston School of Law (2017)
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Nathan Cummings - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8068
Duke University School of Law (1997)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property Patents
Frank Pietrantonio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8567
The George Washington University Law School (1985)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Jon Graves - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8119
University of Virginia School of Law (1990)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
J. Brian Bailey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of J. Brian Bailey, PLC
 1011 E. Main St. Ste. 204 Richmond VA 23219
(804) 251-8002
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Phillip Morton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8668
The George Washington University Law School (2005)
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Scott Cole - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8032
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2006)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Stephen McBride - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freeom Dr. Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8130
Columbia Law School (2006)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
John A. Trocki - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morrison & Foerster LLP
 1650 Tysons Blvd #400 McLean VA 22102
(703) 760-7712
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1995)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Edwin H. Keusey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keusey & Associates, P.C.
 3309 Poplar Creek Ln Williamsburg VA 23188
(757) 345-6448
St. John s University School of Law (1987)
Licensed U.S. Patent Lawyer Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Ralph Albrecht - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reston Law Group, LLP
 2100 Reston Parkway, Suite 450 Reston VA 20191
(571) 446-2844
George Mason University School of Law (1997)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Scott Talbot - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8072
University of Virginia School of Law (1987)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Christopher Hutter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190-5656
(703) 456-8506
Georgetown University Law Center (1996)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents
Christopher Campbell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8133
Columbus School of Law (1993)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents
Sean Reilly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place , 2nd Floor Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
Regent University (2016)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Stephen L. Keefe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keefe IP Law, PLLC
 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive Suite 300 Richmond VA 23225
(804) 277-9362
The George Washington University Law School
English, German
United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Bambi Faivre Walters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bambi Faivre Walters, PC Patent & Trademark Lawyer
 1201 Jamestown Road Williamsburg VA 23185
Tulane Law School
Unknown Status
Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property Patents
Todd Juneau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Juneau & Mitchell IP Law Firm
 1727 King Street, 3rd floor Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 548-3569
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Brian Fletcher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Fletcher Law Office PLLC
 2121 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 791-9055
The George Washington University Law School (2002)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Erik Milch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8573
George Mason University School of Law (1999)
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Michele Mayberry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
New River Valley IP Law, PC
 1750 Kraft Dr Suite 2200 Blacksburg VA 24060
(540) 605-8070
The George Washington University Law School
Bar #47150
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Ryan Edward Alley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
 PO Box 87 Alexandria VA 22313
(571) 335-7300
Purdue Univ
California Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Clifford Daniel Hyra - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fresh IP PLC
 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 2000 Reston VA 20190
(866) 913-3501
George Mason University School of Law (2004)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents
Nancy A. Vashaw - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(571) 299-2062
Michigan State University College of Law (2002)
United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents
Virginia Whitner Hoptman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Redmon, Peyton & Braswell LLP
 510 King Street, Suite 301 Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 684-2000
University of Virginia School of Law (1977)
D.C. Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Education Law
John Mills - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8171
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (2005)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Raj S. Davé D.Sc. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1650 Tysons Boulevard 14th Floor McLean VA 22102
(703) 770-7782
The George Washington University Law School (2003)
Gujarati, Hindi
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Health Care Law Intellectual Property Patents
Kecia J. Reynolds - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1650 Tysons Boulevard 14th Floor McLean VA 22102
(703) 770-7762
University of Miami School of Law (2000)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Ngai Zhang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1650 Tysons Boulevard 14th Floor McLean VA 22102
(703) 770-7532
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Michael K. Heins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1650 Tysons Boulevard 14th Floor McLean VA 22102
(703) 770-7541
The George Washington University Law School (2013)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Peter Yi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Dr. Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8116
The George Washington University Law School (2010)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Yuan Liang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Dr. Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8656
Dartmouth College
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Anders Fernstrom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Freedom Square - Reston Town Center 11951 Freedom Drive Reston VA 20190
(703) 456-8117
The George Washington University Law School (2013)
Virginia (Pending) Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Gregory A. Walters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 800 W Broad St 6056 Falls Church VA 22046
(202) 468-5070
Michigan State University College of Law
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Intellectual Property Patents
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