Timothy J. Lockhart is an American writer, lawyer, and former military officer who is currently a partner at Willcox Savage in Norfolk, Virginia.[1][2] He is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve captain and U.S. Navy intelligence officer.[3][4]

Timothy J. Lockhart
Born
Alma materAuburn University
Occupation(s)Writer, lawyer, and former military officer
Websitetimothyjlockhart.com

Early life and education

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Lockhart was born in Hartselle, Alabama.[5] He attended Auburn University, where he graduated with bachelor's degree and master's degrees in English.[5] Later, he studied law at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1990.[6] He also holds a diploma from the United States Naval War College.[5]

Career

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Lockhart's military service includes his time as a U.S. Navy intelligence officer, starting with active duty from 1977 to 1981, followed by reserve duty until 2007, when he retired as a captain.[5]

Lockhart contributes to community services, including as a pro bono legal advisor to the Tidewater Chinese School and as a board member of the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation.[6] He is also a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), and served on the INTA Bulletins Committee multiple times since 2002.[6]

In 2017, Lockhart authored his first novel, the thriller, Smith.[3]

Between July 2018 and June 2019, Lockhart held the position of chair for the Board of Governors of the Intellectual Property Section of the Virginia State Bar.[7]

In June 2024, Lockhart's novel, The Exfil, was published by Stark House Press. Liz Hughes of The Decatur Daily in its book review wrote "The Exfil starts slow, but ends fast."[8]

Bibliography

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  • Smith (2017)[9]
  • Pirates (2019)[10]
  • A Certain Man's Daughter (2021)[11]
  • Unlucky Money (2022)[12]
  • Evil Intentions Come (2023)[13]
  • The Exfil (2024)[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Timothy J Lockhart - WTR 1000 - World Trademark Review". World Trademark Review.
  2. ^ "Timothy J Lockhart biography".
  3. ^ a b "Pirates by Timothy J. Lockhart - book review: It's anyone's guess who will make it alive out of Lockhart's gruesome, exhilarating adventure". Lancaster Guardian.
  4. ^ "Timothy J. Lockhart". U.S. Naval Institute.
  5. ^ a b c d "Intellectual Property". November 30, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c "Volunteer Spotlight: Timothy J. Lockhart". International Trademark Association. August 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Timothy J. Lockhart".
  8. ^ Hughes, Liz (July 27, 2024). "BOOK REVIEW: 'The Exfil' starts slow, but ends fast". The Decatur Daily.
  9. ^ Litchfield, Nicholas (23 April 2019). "Pirates by Timothy J. Lockhart - book review: It's anyone's guess who will make it alive out of Lockhart's gruesome, exhilarating adventure". Blackpool Gazette.
  10. ^ Fortier, Ron (May 24, 2019). "Review of 'Pirates' by Norfolk author Lockhart". The Virginian-Pilot.
  11. ^ Crinklaw, Don (1 February 2021). "Certain Man's Daughter, by By Timothy J. Lockhart". Booklist.
  12. ^ "Rediscover: A foreign correspondent, adventurer and author of two hit classics". The Virginian-Pilot. December 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "In Norfolk author's noir thriller, a man just keeps digging his pit, and readers watch, transfixed". The Virginian-Pilot. May 31, 2023.
  14. ^ Conrad, Jeremy (August 12, 2024). "Timothy J. Lockhart Brings Naval Intelligence Expertise Into Rollicking New Spy Thriller". District of Columbia Bar.