Atty. Evan Thomas Sumner

Atty. Evan Thomas Sumner

Evan Thomas Sumner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trade secrets and 3 other areas of law. Evan received a Ph.D. degree from VCU Medical School in 2016, and has been licensed for 7 years.

San Diego San Diego 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Evan Thomas Sumner at a glance

Evan Thomas Sumner is a patent, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in California United States Patent and Trademark Office (2019). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2019) and VCU Medical School (Ph.D. Pharmacology, 2016). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Evan Thomas Sumner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trade secrets and 3 other areas of law
  • Evan received a Ph.D. degree from VCU Medical School in 2016, and has been licensed for 7 years
  • Evan practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Evan Thomas Sumner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Evan Thomas Sumner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Evan Thomas Sumner

Where is Evan Thomas Sumner's law office located?
Evan Thomas Sumner's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Evan Thomas Sumner handle?
Evan Thomas Sumner focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Evan Thomas Sumner practiced law?
Evan Thomas Sumner has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Evan Thomas Sumner go to law school?
Evan Thomas Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (Ph.D. Pharmacology, 2016).
How can I contact Evan Thomas Sumner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 2019
Ph.D. Pharmacology
VCU Medical School
- 2016

Bar Admissions

California United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2019

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