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The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
+. Percy Myers.

To succeed in the legal profession re-
quires considerable effort on the part OF
the student who leaves the law school,
no matter how well grounded he may
be in the technique of the law. The
fact that Attorney T. Percy Myers is
frequently referred to as one Of the most
successful attorneys of the city is taken
by his friends as high compliment to
his worth. Mr.. Myers has been prac-
ticing in the District since 1892. and pre-
vious to that time was for seven years
connected with Lewis johnson & Co.,
private bankers. which was established
in 1857, and has been their attorney for
twenty years. He has been eminently
successful in the cases which he has
handled, having an effective manner OF
presentation as well as a thorough
knowledge OF law and a practical busi-
ness knowledge. He is a graduate of Co.
lumbar. now George Washington Uni
versity, having been a member Of the
class Of 1891. His Offices are located at
205 Union Trust Building.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
George G, HazeIton.

Lawyers the country over are agreed
that nowhere is the standard OF pro-
fessional ability higher than at the
Washington bar. and there is probably
no more talented or capable attorney in
Washington than Hon. George c. Hazel
ten, who occupies a handsome suite OF
Offices In the Evans Building. Mr.. Haz-
elton is a native of New Hampshire, who
was first admitted to the bar in New
York, and later moved to Wisconsin,
where he rose rapidly to such eminence
that he was elected to the United States
Senate for four years, and afterward
was elected a member Of Congress, serv-
ing the House OF Representatives for
three successive terms, and was also
attorney for the District of Columbia
for four years. There are few men bet
ter equipped by training and experience
for the peculiar practice with which the
Washington attorney is confronted than
is Mr.. Hazelton. He is a graduate of
Union College, Of New York. and is one
of the best educated lawyers at the
Washington bar.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
VIM. r. MattinxIy & Son.

Among the legal firms that stand high
not only in the Nations Capital but
throughout the important legal centers
of the country is that Of William +.
Mattingly & Son. at 7S5 Seventh street
northwest The firm has been established
about twenty years. William +. Mat
tingly, head OF the firm. is a graduate
OF the Columbian College, with the de-
gree Of A. NJ He has passed the three
score and ten mark in age, and his vet
eran experience is made useful by his
ability to take care OF the important
part of the business. assisted by his
son, Arthur s. Mattingly. who Is a little
over half the age OF the elder Mattipgly.
This firm practices in all the courts Of
the District of Columbia and also the
United States Supreme Court To the
credit of this firm many OF the most
important legal battles of the District
have been handled successfully.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Joseph J. O'BrIen.

Mr.. Joseph ]. o'Brien. the well-known
Washington patent expert and writer.
whose Offices are in the Provident Saw
ings Bank Building, has acquired a con-
siderable degree OF distinction as the
author OF several handbooks on the sub
ject OF inventions. A few Of these are,
The Inventions Of Edison" Lincoln the
Inventor The Department OF Public
Works. National Health and Inven-
tion." and Industrial Accidents and In
vention." Mr.. O'Brien Is also the editor
OF the Inventors Outlook" and was the
founder Of that useful publication. This
Journal is published in the interests OF
the promotion Of inventive equity and
opportunity. Among its subscribers are
many of the inventors OF American and
foreign countries. 1t Is published month";
ly by the 'Inventors' Outlook Publish-
ing Company, from Mr.. O'Brien's Office.
at an annual subscription OF one dollar.
Mr.. O'Brien Is a native of California,
and is now thirty years Of age. He is
a member Of the Franklin Institute, and
the National Conservation Association
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
G. w. Y. BLACK.

Occupying the position that it does as
the Capital of the Nation and one Of the
most wide-awake and progressive OF
American cities, Washington affords un-
usual opportunities for the ambitious
lawyer, and talented men from all over
the country have flocked here in the
hope of winning fame and fortune. G.
W. q. Black. attorney at law, with Of
fees at 1425 New York avenue, is one of
the select few who have arisen to the
top Of the legal profession in this city.
He is a graduate Of the University OF
New York, has had wide experience at
the bar, and his talents have received
recognition in his appointment to va
rious responsible positions in the United
States government. Mr.. Black is a ma
tive of Pennsylvania and was one of
the first to answer the call to arms in
the SOS when his services were needed
by his country. He Is a member OF the
Loyal Legion. and is conspicuous in va
rious other patriotic orders.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
william TMombIx.

Specialization in the professions is
yearly becoming more general, owing
to the great advances which science has
made in the past few years. AS the
fund Of human knowledge is increased
1t becomes very difficult for one person
to grasp and retain all that pertains
to the rcope Of a single profession. An
example of a specialist in the profession
OF the law may be pointed out in the
person of William Twombly, whose Of
fees are located at s21 John Marshall
place.
Mr.. Twombly, although his general
knowledge of the law is unquestioned,
has specialized in the departmental serv-
ice, and because Of extended study of
the laws pertaining to this branch of
his profession, he is admitted as an au-
thority upon all questions which may
arise under that head. Mr.. Twombly is
a native OF New England, having grad
uated from the Dartmouth College, in
New Hampshire, over thirty years ago.
Since that time Mr.. Twombly has spent
the greater portion Of his life in Wash
lngton, SO that he is looked upon almost
as a native son.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
John 8. DUNE q Co.

The firm OF John s. Dufie & Co.. are
leaders in their profession Of patent at
torneys The senior partner, Mr.. John
s. Dufie, is a regularly licensed attor-
ney at law; and practices before the
United States Supreme Court, the Court
of Claims, and all the courts OF the
District of Columbia He is also a regis
tered United States patent attorney, and
for thirty years has specialized In this
direction. The firm has been estab-
lished since 1850. and Is fayorably known
to inventors and purchasers Of patents
throughout the length and breadth Of the
United States. The new patent book
published by the firm Is one that no
person interested in patents should be
without. A copy will be sent to any
one free by writing for II to the firms
office at 612 2 street. The many dificult
questions involved by the laws affecting
caveats, trademarks. labels, and copy
rights in the United States and foreign
countries also come within the special
province the firm has mapped out for IT.
self. and II has put through an enormous
amount of work in the settlement OF
claims for damage done to property ana
property taken during the war period
from lssl to lea
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Maurice ID. Rosenberg.

Mr.. Maurice D. Rosenberg is a grad
uate of the Georgetown University Of
Washington. frem which he holds the de-
Grees of IL. NJ. and LII. B. He is a
native OF Washington, having been born
in this city forty-five years ago. He
was admitted TO the bar in 1897 and prac-
tees before all the courts of the District
of Columbia. He is regarded as n good
sound lawyer and his services are par
ticularly in demand in cases involving
commercial law and equity. In financial
circles. Mr.. Rosenberg's talents have met
with much appreciation. He is at pres
ent president of the Bank OF Commerce
and Savings and a member Of the d.
rectorate of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company OF the District Of Columbia
Mr.. Rosenberg has achieved considerable
distinction in the realm Of corporation
law and is retained as counselor by a
number OF important interpretations in
Washington and other cities. He is past
master Of Masonic Lodge, No. Il. His
services have also been given freely to
his church. Of which he is one of the
directors. This gentIeman's Offices are
in the Commerce and Savings Building.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Preston ID. Ray.

No attorney in the city is better fitted
from knowledge OF local conditions TO
practice law in Washington than is Pres
ton b. Ray. A native OF Maryland, he
81 aduated from the Catholic University
of Washington in 1902 with the degree Of
LII. NJ, and is a member OF the Phi
Kappa Psi fraternity.
Though only thirty-four years OF age.
Mr.. Ray has served in the legislature OF
Maryland and Is at present chairman of
the Democratic central committee Of
Montgomery County. Md His Offices are
at rooms s1e-S2 Washington Loan and
Trust Building. and he enjoys an eN-
tensive practice in all the courts OF the
District Of Columbia and the State
courts Of Maryland
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Nathaniel Wilson.

On January 20, 1862, Mr.. Nathaniel
Wilson was admitted to the bar Of the
old Circuit Court. He was appointed by
Gen. E. c. Darlington. then District at
torney, to aid in the preparation OF
cases and indictments. Later he was
appointed by Attorney General Edward
Bates an assistant district attorney. with
special reference to the prize and con-
1iscation cases. In 1863 he was appointed
special counsel by the Hon. Gideon Welles,
and was made judge advocate TO con-
duct a number of courts-martial. He
was Judge advocate of the court-martial
which was sent m March, 1866, to City
Point, the court being engaged in the
trial OF Commander Parker. He also was
Judge advocate of the court-martial that
tried Capt. n. Collins. For several
months he was in New York, in the
trials of contractors for naval supplies
charged with frauds upon the govern
ment. in the course of which facts were
disclosed which resulted in the institu-
ton Of crimanal proceedings against the
publishers of the New York Evening
Post. He was attorney for the Metro
politan Railroad Company from~the time
of its incorporation until a majority OF
the stock was sold to a New York syn
dic8te IN 1895, and also for the Colum-
bia Railroad until its absorption by the
same syndicate. In 1871 he was employed
by the salvage association at Lloyd's,
London. to appear upon the British and
American claims commission, iorganized
under the treaty OF Washington, with
Jurisdiction over a number Of prize cases
in which England had complained that
the action of the United States was in
violation of international law He has
been elected president OF the Bar Asso-
citation of the District OF Columbia sew
eral times. At the present time Mr..
Wilson is president OF the Metropolitan
Club. For many years he has been a
member of the vestry Of Epiphany
Church.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Frank Van SAINT.

An increasing number Of important
commerce and business problems Is COM
ing each year to Washington before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
and II is imperative to have able spe-
cialists here to handle the problems and
assist attorneys from other jurisdictions.
Frank Van SAINT, esq. is one of the
ablest of the group of young lawyers
who have mastered the Federal law as
it exists to-day concerning commerce
and business. For this work. Mr.. Van
SAINT Is well equipped. having graduated
from Georgetown and having been In
practice since 1907. He Is a native Of
the District, about twenty-eight years OF
age, and is a member Of the University
Club. HIS Offices are located IN the
Southern Building.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
v. b. Edwards.

The people of Washington may take
just pride in the local legal fraternity,
for In no city in the country will be
found a finer body OF lawyers Among
these is Mr.. V. B. Edwards, with office
in suite 30s, Corcoran Building. Mr.. Ed
wards. who is a graduate OF the law
department Of Harvard University. Is a
native OF Indiana, and has had twenty
years Of active practice. MIR. Edwards
practices in all OF the courts OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and he has proved
equally effective as an advocate and as
counselor.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Harry w. Van Dyke.

Mr.. Harry w. Van Dykes speciality Is
the exposition of the ,Latin-American
trade laws. of which he has made an
exhaustive study. The experience that
this lawyer has gained In his prachce
under the codes of Spain has stood MIN
in good stead since he began his prac-
tice here in 1895. Mr.. Van Dykes Wash
ington office is counsel for the Ameri-
can Manufacturers Export Association.
in which capacity he comes into daily
contact with the various aspects OF the
South American trade. Harry W. Van
Dykes book, Through South America"
published by Thomas Y. Crowen Com
pany, is a volume In which much Of his
knowledge OF Latin America is embodied.
II gives a broad and vivid description
Of the various countries of South Amer
lea He Is also the. translator of an i'm
portant work on Spanish colonial and
international law. by the distinguished
European publicist, Santamaria Paredes.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
ottenberE & Fischer.

This is one of the newest law firms
in Washington. and It seems to have one
OF the brightest futures ahead Of II. 1t
Is composed Of Louis Gutenberg and Stan
ley II. Fischer. esquires. both OF whom
graduated from law school last year.
Both are energetic and keenly interested
In their profession. Though both are
law school graduates, they are not from
the same law schooI-Mr. Gutenberg be-
ing from Georgetown and Mr.. Fischer
from George Washington-hence, any
over-emphasis in either school on GER
tain subjects or methods will be neutral
ized by their joint professional ex-
perience. Their real courage in opening
their own offices so soon after gradua-
tion marks them out as natural leaders
OF the bar. Gutenberg & Fischer's office
is room 23, Colorado Building.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Isaac r. Hit.

Among the Washington attorneys who
have given much of their time to the
service OF the public Is Isaac R Hit.
For several years he was chief OF the
miscellaneous division, Internal Revenue
Bureau. in the Treasury Department;
was also a United States Commissioner
for the District Of Columbia and COM
missioner for various States. and Is a
notary public. He is q graduate Of the
Northwestern College Of Liberal Arts and
OF the Kent Law School. Of Chicago. He
has been practicing law since 1884. and
appears before all the District courts,
and also in the courts Of Illinois. his
native State, and Of Virginia
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Patient Attorneys.
Mason, Fenwiek & Lawrence.

Among the patent and trademark
lawyers of the Nations Capital. Mason.
Fenwick &c Lawrence hold an eminent
place. The three original members of
this firm were Charles Mason, formerly
commissioner Of i'atents; Robert w. Fen
wick, patent counselor and expert, and
Dewitt c. Lawrence. attorney and coun-
selor-at-law. In 1881 Edward T. Fen
wick became q member Of the firm and
later Capt. Fred Beall. Associated with
the firm are L. L. Morrill, William Ne
varre Cromwell, Hugo Mock, and H. c..
johnson. all of whom are specialists in
their particular line.
The firm .as been established for half
a century, AMI ~ive employment to about
eighteen persons at both Offices The
local office Is at 900 F street northwest.
and New York cffice in the ST. Paul
Building, 20 Broadway. As patent law
yers and experts in practice in the United
States courts the firm stands at the very
front.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
John G. Fay.

The legal fraternity OF Washington
may take Just pride in the enviable repu-
tation II has won for uniform ability Of
the highest characterA Among the older
established attorneys, who has assisted
much in the maintenance of the high
standards of the profession here, is Mr..
John C. Fay. formerly Of the firm Of
Mcdonald, Bright & Fay. attorney and
counselor at law. with Offices on the
third floor OF the Corcoran Building. Mr..
Fay, who has been pacticing forty-foDr
years, Is q native Of Elizabeth. N. T..
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
ID, Swift & Co.

This frm OF attorneys at law IN patent
causes Is composed Of G. A. Schuldt, Dean
Swift, and R. A Boswell, with Offices
at 90s Seventh street northwest The
firm has been established since 1889. and
Mr.. Swift and Mr.. Schuldt are gradu-
ates OF the National University Of WASH
lngton, and took a special course IN pat
ent law at the George Washington Uni
versity.
ent law since 1895. and Is a member Of
the Washington Society OF Engineers.
The firm practices patent law before all
the courts
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12

and In 1874 he was called into public
service as State senator. represfnting
Crawford and Harrison counties. In 1881
he served IN the Forty-seventh and
Forty eighth United States Congress, and
iE 1885 was appointed assistant commits
sioner OF the General Land ONCE Three
years later he was promoted TO Com
missioner. and in 1883 he resigned 10
take up the practice Of law in partner
ship with Mr.. G. c. Heard. This firm
has been very successful in claims
against the United States public land
and mining contests, and irrigation,
reclamation, and patent rights.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Francis ID. NIoriarty.

Mr.. Francis B. Moriarty. attorney at
law, with Offices in the Second National
Bank Building. was born IN this city
twenty-eight years ago. and was admitted
to the bar in 1903. after taking the de-
gree OF Ii. NJ, at the National Uni
versity OF Washington, ID. c. He prac-
tees in all the courts Of the District OF
Columbia. is a thoroughly educated at
torney. and is clearly destined to take
a leading place in the ranks OF Wash
ington's legal fraternity.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
George Amory Maddox.

Mr.. George Amory Maddox attorney
and counselor at law. with Offices in the
Columbian Building, is a native OF
Maryland. and was admitted to the bar
in Baltimore in 1880 and in Washington
in 1903. since which time he has prac-
ticed before all the courts with great
success. Every case coming under his
attention Is carefully studied before en-
tering court.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Paul Dulancy.

One OF the best known young coun-
selors of the District of Columbia bar Is
Paul Dulaney, esq, whose Office is room
COS, Southern Building. He is a native
Of Bristol, Va. is twenty-nine years of
age, and a graduate of the University
Of Virginia. Coming to Washington
eight years ago. he Immediately began
practice, and in that short time has
made a name for himself as an able and
astute lawyer. As the old proverb says.
well begun is half done" but in the
case Of the lawyer, the second half of
keeping clients is sometimes more DIM
cult and always more Important than
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Frank l.. Peckhnm.

Among our prominent young at
torneys Is Mr.. Frank L. Peckham, who
is graduate of the National Law
School Mr.. Peckham has ofices IN
rooms 712-7l3 Southern Trust Building,
where he has a fine law library and con-
ducts a general law practice. He Is q
member Of Harmony Lodge. No. II, OF
the Masonic order, and OF the University
Club
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
o. e. Du6y & Som,

In a department OF law practice in
which competition at the Washington bar
is unusually keen, the firm of o. E.
Dury & Son. at 612 F street northwest.
has acquired a position OF marked dis
tinction, having been established thirty
years. Mr.. o. E. Duffy. the senior part
ner, was formerly a member OF the exam
ming corps OF the United States Patent
Office. and is an undoubted authority on
all points Of patent law. Mr. c. Hugh
Duffy. his partner. Is a member Of the
bar OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States. and the firm practices in all
courts, although their special line Is
patent litigation and expert advice In
ventors all over the United States are
among the regular clients OF the firm
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Bench and Bar

Bench and Bar.
Washington is the legal seat of the
nation. 1t is here that young men come
from all parts Of the United States to
learn to become followers Of the pro-
tession OF Blackstone.
In Washington no one needs to go
without expert legal advice on any sub
ject. There are attorneys in this city
who make n speciality Of every branch
of law and to-day. like all other pro-
fessions, that of law calls for specialists.
There is the lawyer who is an expert
In real estate transactions, the one who
Is expert in company" work. The large
corporations that have come with the
onward march of modern commercial and
financial methods have given birth to
what is known as corporation lawyer"
and a powerful factor he is in every
large commercial and financial enter
prise. AS rule, he is a regular member
Of the executive stan and is the cloud
by day and the fire by night that keeps
his company from falling into compli-
Gated legal pitfalls. He is not a defend
er Of errors, but a protector against
errors, and his value in this work to any
large concern has become very great.
There are lawyers and firms that make
a specially Of company promoting Again
We have the criminal lawyer, who
fights for mans liberty and their lives.
There is also the patent" attorney.
who looks after patents and copyrights
for inventors and others and protects
them from infringements, &c. Each and
every one has his place, and the wise
man will consult his legal advisers be-
fore he gets into the meshes Of a legal
cobweb.
We have attorneys and counselors OF
law here who, through thorough training
and long and studied experience, rank
among the first lawyers of America in
every phase of the profession, and. last
ly, we have the young man who is just
starting on his career equipped with
q hrst-class training. This city has
every reason to be proud Of its bench and
bar, and of those who stand before the
bar and plead their cause in we'll couched
terms, and offer arguments that COM
mand attention Prominent among the
leading attorneys and counselers of law
is Charles Linkins and the following:
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
Nathan Bickford.

Only one familiar with conditions as
they exist in Washington can appreciate
the great Importance Of that branch Of
the legal profession relating TO claims
against the government. II Is one OF the
highly specialized departments Of a pro-
fession In which experience has much
to do with success, there being many
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
w. Gwynn Gardiner.

The name Of w. Gwynn Gardiner as an
and counselor at law OF un-
usual ability has been before the public
Of Washington for more than eleven
years. Although only thirty-six years
of age, Mr.. Gardiner stands to-day as
the exponent of the best ideas of his
profession. His long experience before
all the courts OF the District OF Column
hia, and knowledge of the procedure of
the United States Supreme Court, mark
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12

and is a graduate OF Columbian College
now George Washington University. and
was also a student for some time at
Williams College. He served his coun-
try during the civil war, and since that
time, as well as practicing his profession.
he has been special assistant to the
United States Attorney General. and has
also been assistant IN the Department
OF Justice. He practices in all the courts
and has been equally successful as an
advocate and counselor.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12

merely getting them. Mr.. Dulaney, how
ever, made good" and proved himself
a safe guide in the mazes OF the law.
in every case or matter he undertook.
In drawing papers, he has shown the
greatest care and a thorough understand
ing Of the meanings and interpretations
Of all legal Technology. Mr.. Dulaney
is a member of the University. CONNER
cial. and Washington Country clubs.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
i. Il. DarlinEton.

Standing at the top Of the list OF the
leading attorneys in Washington is Mr..
]. ]. Darlington. attorney and counselor
at law, with offices at 40 Fifth street.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
stoel.Iarer q Heard.

In 1889 the law firm of stockslager &
Heard. with Offices in the Victor Build
ing, was established. Mr.. S. M. Stock
slayer began the practice of law IN
Corydon. Ind. his native State. in ISL.