James L Clarke Esq.
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY & REAL ESTATE BROKER
James L. Clarke is an accomplished attorney, real estate broker, and engineer based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with longstanding roots in the region. His practice spans corporate law, real estate transactions, and complex civil matters, guiding clients through the full lifecycle of commercial and residential deals with precision and strategic insight.
In addition to his corporate and real estate work, James has built a substantial litigation record in landlord-tenant disputes, civil rights cases, and other high-stakes civil matters. His advocacy has extended to some of the nation’s most consequential legal arenas, including successfully arguing before JUDGES IN BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS, WITH THE ABILITY TO ARGUE BEFORE THE JUSTICES OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, WHERE HE WAS ADMITTED IN 2020, a distinction that underscores both his legal acumen and his commitment to justice.
James also provides intellectual property services to corporate and inventor clients, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. With a background in engineering, he brings a systems-driven, analytical approach to every matter, applying structured analysis, risk assessment, and process design to resolve complex legal and business challenges.
Operating at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and law, James translates technical and regulatory complexity into clear, practical solutions for organizations and individuals alike.
education
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University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science Charlottesville, VA
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George Washington University, School of Law Washington, DC | Juris Doctor
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University of Oxford, New College Oxford, UK | International Human Rights Law
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Santa Clara University Tokyo, JP | Japanese Business Law

AREAS OF EXPERITISE
LAW
INTELECTUAL PROPERTY (PATENTS, trademarks, copyrights, TRADE SECRETS) | contracts
TORT CLAIMS | LANDLORD/TENANT | PERSONAL INJURY | CIVIL RIGHTS
Real estate
BUY & SELL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

bar associations
United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia,
Washington, DC
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
Washington, DC
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,
Washington, DC
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation,
Washington, dc
United States District Court for the District of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
United States Supreme Court,
Washington, DC
District of Columbia Court of Appeals,
Washington, DC
Court of Appeals of Maryland,
Annapolis, MD
United States Patent and Trademark Office,
Alexandria, VA
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Achieved a 100% client success rate* across State and Federal Courts, including decisive courtroom victories, compelled favorable settlement agreements, strategic dismissals, and outcomes that forced opposing parties to retreat or seek bankruptcy protection.
*Success defined as a client-favorable resolution, whether through judgment, settlement, or case termination.
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Successfully litigated against major BIG ENERGY AND HOSPITALITY corporate and institutional defendants, including national timeshare companies, utility corporations, debt collection agencies, construction firms, and home improvement conglomerates—prevailing in both pre-litigation negotiations and complex civil litigation.
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Protected and monetized intellectual property portfolios for individuals, startups, and corporations by drafting, filing, prosecuting, and enforcing a broad range of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, while developing comprehensive IP protection strategies involving:
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Trade secret frameworks
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NDA and confidentiality systems
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Patent portfolio architecture and commercialization strategies
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Secured, defended, and appealed benefits and claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), JAG, and other federal and state government entities. successfully navigating administrative, appellate, and evidentiary procedures to protect clients’ rights.
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Drafted and negotiated high-value real estate and commercial contracts, including agreements governing:
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Real property ownership and transfers
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Residential and commercial leasing
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Property management operations
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Corporate real estate investment structures
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Recognized for strategic case theory, procedural precision, and adversarial excellence, delivering outcomes that protect client assets, reputations, and long-term business interests.

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Service Locations
Serving THE WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAIN AREA
Our Address
600 Overlook Park Dr 20745 National Harbor MD
Phone
202-351-7177