Attorneys

Mike Whitticar has over fifteen years of intellectual property and commercial litigation experience in state and federal courts around the country.   He has litigated intellectual property disputes involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, computer chips, and rights of publicity.

He has represented franchisors, suppliers, breweries, wineries, importers, and substantial distributors and franchisees, in litigation and negotiations over termination, nonrenewal and brand transfer issues.

Mike has represented employers and employees in employee competition disputes involving unfair competition, covenants not to compete, customer and employee solicitation claims, and copyright, trademark and trade secret claims.

He has advised and litigated on behalf of substantial licensees in matters before courts and alcoholic beverage control agencies relating to license applications and to the sale, distribution, advertising and marketing of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.

Mike has represented technology companies in negotiating, drafting and litigating over license, development, joint venture and consulting services agreements.

He has advised corporate officers and employees on how to lawfully and effectively start their own businesses in competition with their former employers.

Mike was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he was President of his high school class and played football and basketball.  He graduated from Stanford University and the University of Virginia School of Law.  Mike played basketball and rowed crew at the college level. 

After working for some of the country's largest law firms, including Hunton & Williams and Mintz-Levin, Mike has moved to small firm practice so he could provide more personalized, efficient and effective service to clients.  A father of three who has been married for over twenty years, Mike is an active supporter of many youth sports.