Atty. Robert Sumner Hamilton

Atty. Robert Sumner Hamilton

Robert Sumner Hamilton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Burlingame Burlingame 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Sumner Hamilton at a glance

Robert Sumner Hamilton is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Burlingame, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Clarkson University (B.S. Computer, 1997). Serands clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Sumner Hamilton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Robert practices in Burlingame, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Sumner Hamilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Sumner Hamilton 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.

Robert Sumner Hamilton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Robert Sumner Hamilton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Robert Sumner Hamilton 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 Burlingame 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 Robert Sumner Hamilton

Where is Robert Sumner Hamilton's law office located?
Robert Sumner Hamilton's law practice is located in Burlingame, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Sumner Hamilton handle?
Robert Sumner Hamilton focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Sumner Hamilton practiced law?
Robert Sumner Hamilton has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Robert Sumner Hamilton go to law school?
Robert Sumner Hamilton earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Computer, 1997).
How can I contact Robert Sumner Hamilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Computer
Clarkson University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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