Lawyer Thomas Dunlap, graduated from Lafayette College Washington & Lee University School of Law, is now employed by Dunlap Bennett Ludwig PLLC at 8300 Boone Blvd, Ste 550 Vienna, VA 22182.

While being a member of American Bar Association Loudoun Country Bar Association - Past President, Thomas Dunlap is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas Dunlap as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas Dunlap offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas Dunlap has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas Dunlap's office is located at Vienna, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Thomas Dunlap has been admitted in Virginia Bar Maryland Bar District of Columbia Bar Colorado Bar (Federal) ED Texas (Federal) Puerto Rico (Federal) US Supreme Court Court of Federal Claims Federal Circuit Court of Appeals 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. His or her practice areas include Tom’s practice focuses on patent, trademark, trade secret, commercial, business and government contracts disputes, litigation and transactions. Tom has authored numerous books, including Chapter 8 of the Virginia Lawyer’s Deskbook (Intellectual Property) (VA CLE 2013 & 2015), IP Litigation for the Everyday Lawyer (2011), Speaking Objections (2009), Government Contracts – Bid Protests (2012). Tom just finished authoring and teaching the IP Jam Session- Patents, Trademarks, Copyright & Trade Secrets (2014) VA CLE. In addition to the state and Federal courts of DC, VA and MD, he is a member of the Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Circuit, the Veteran’s Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, where he presently has a case pending involving claims the False Claims Act (See United States ex rel. Carter v. Halliburton Co.).

Thomas Dunlap's college and law school education includes Lafayette College, Washington & Lee University School of Law. Other biographical background includes Tom has been repeatedly named as both a Washington , D.C. and Virginia SuperLawyer (top 2.5%), maintains an AVVO “Superb” rating (10.0), “Top 12” (Northern Virginia Magazine), and Who’s Who in American Law, and has been named to various lists for litigation work such as the “Power 100” Hollywood Reporter) Lawyer in entertainment for his work with independent film studios including Voltage Productions (The Hurt Locker), Millennium Film (Expendables 2) and a host of others. He also works with film industry professionals in a variety of areas including copyright, licensing, distribution, contract, compliance, fund-raising and clearance. Please see the bottom of this biography for selected cases. In addition to legal work Tom has been an associate producer and script editor (Assault on Wall Street by Uwe Boll) and directed stage plays and a public television program in New York. Tom has also been in the other side… and has recently appeared in a few national television commercials. Tom has taught numerous courses for both lawyers and laypersons including Online Defamation, Sports & Entertainment Law and Mastering Sports, Entertainment, & Art Law (Rossdale CLE) and is the author of A Virginia Lawyer’s Deskbook, Chapter 8, Intellectual Property (Virginia CLE). Tom has a BA in English & Theater from Lafayette College, a JD from Washington & Lee University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. He has served as an US Army Officer (Armor/ Cavalry) and is a licensed pilot, rescue diver and avid sailor.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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