Atty. John Patrick Shinn

Atty. John Patrick Shinn

John Patrick Shinn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology transactions, business law and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Jose San Jose 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Shinn at a glance

John Patrick Shinn is a Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. based in San Jose, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1995). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Stanford University (A.B. American, 1990). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Shinn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology transactions, business law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Shinn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Shinn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

John Patrick Shinn is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Jose 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 John Patrick Shinn

Where is John Patrick Shinn's law office located?
John Patrick Shinn's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Shinn handle?
John Patrick Shinn focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Patrick Shinn practiced law?
John Patrick Shinn has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Patrick Shinn go to law school?
John Patrick Shinn earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (A.B. American, 1990).
How can I contact John Patrick Shinn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1994
A.B. American
Stanford University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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