David Ludwig
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC • Leesburg, VA
LitigationManufacturingReal EstateTax
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Contact
Email
dludwig@dbllawyers.com
Phone
(703) 935-5850
Address
Leesburg, VA, 20175, US
Professional
About
**David Ludwig, Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC** Based in Leesburg, Virginia, David Ludwig is a distinguished partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC, where he specializes in a diverse range of legal practice areas, including manufacturing, real estate, and tax law. With a robust background in civil litigation, David is renowned for his expertise in patent, trademark, copyright, internet and domain name disputes, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law with a focus on creditor's rights. David has built a reputation for successfully representing both local and national clients in complex litigation matters across federal and state courts, as well as in bankruptcy proceedings. His extensive experience includes advocating for manufacturing firms in intricate patent infringement cases, protecting technology companies in trademark disputes, and defending copyright holders in high-stakes infringement actions against major corporations such as Disney and ABC. A notable highlight of David's career came in 2012 when he made significant legal advancements in Virginia by successfully arguing before the Virginia Supreme Court that prevailing homeowners are entitled to recover attorneys' fees in disputes against Homeowners Associations that fail to adhere to their governing documents. David earned his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, graduating in the top third of his class. During his time at GW, he served as a student teacher for legal research and writing, and as an articles editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal. Currently, he contributes to the academic community as an adjunct professor, guiding law students in scholarly writing for the AIPLA Quarterly Journal. With his deep knowledge of intellectual property and litigation, coupled with a commitment to client success, David Ludwig stands as a reliable advocate for those navigating the complexities of the legal landscape in Virginia and beyond.
About Litigation Law
Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.
Credentials
Education
2006 George Washington University National Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 2001 Naropa University MA 1997 California State University, Sonoma State University BA
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Top 10% of attorneys in the United States, Lawyers of Distinction 2015 AV® Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings 2014 Best Law Firm in Northern Virginia, Virginia Living magazine 2012 Virginia's 2012 Legal Elite (Bankruptcy / Creditors' Rights), Virginia Business magazine N/A Thurgood Marshall Scholar, George Washington University National Law Center
Publications
2014 Consumer Bankruptcy From Start to Finish Creditors' Defenses During Bankruptcy 2014 LegalZoom.com The Pros and Cons of Registering Photo and Music Copyrights as a Collection or Group 2014 BetaLaw blog I Received a “Cease and Desist” Letter – What Should I Do? 2014 BetaLaw blog Trademark Use and Trademark Infringement in Domain Names 2014 BetaLaw blog Can I Lose My Trademark Rights if I Don’t Sue Infringers?
Associations
2015 - Present International Trademark Association Member 2014 - Present Maryland State Bar Association Member 2009 - Present ECHO Works Board Member 2007 - Present Bar Association of the District of Columbia Member 2006 - Present Virginia Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Money for Lunch The Value of a Trademark Portfolio 2014 Consumer Bankruptcy From Start to Finish Creditors' Defenses During Bankruptcy 2013 Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law The Basics of Chapter 13 2013 Next Step: Copyright Infringement Copyright Infringement: Strategies. Resources. Resolutions 2012 Business Contracts A to Z Bankruptcy's Effect on Contracts
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Updated: Sep 17, 2026