Atty. Derek C Walter

Atty. Derek C Walter

Derek C Walter is a lawyer practicing commercial, advertising, patent litigation. Derek received a M.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Profile Summary

About Derek C Walter at a glance

Derek C Walter is a Litigation Associate based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California, Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California at Los Angeles (M.S. University, 1998). Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Derek C Walter is a lawyer practicing commercial, advertising, patent litigation
  • Derek received a M.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Derek practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Redwood City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek C Walter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek C Walter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Redwood City 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 Derek C Walter

Where is Derek C Walter's law office located?
Derek C Walter's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek C Walter handle?
Derek C Walter focuses on patent, business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek C Walter practiced law?
Derek C Walter has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derek C Walter go to law school?
Derek C Walter earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.S. University, 1998).
How can I contact Derek C Walter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
- 2006
M.S. University
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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