Atty. A. Stephen Zavell

Atty. A. Stephen Zavell

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Oakland Oakland 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About A. Stephen Zavell at a glance

A. Stephen Zavell is a patent, real estate, and ip attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. (1980), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1981). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1976) and Colorado College (B.A. University, 1973). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Intellectual Property Law Association (Member, Chemical Practice Committee) San Francisco Patent and Trademark Law Association American Chemical Society. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. A. Stephen Zavell is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, technology licensing, software licensing and 2 other areas of law
  • A. received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • A. practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

A. Stephen Zavell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Stephen Zavell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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.

A. Stephen Zavell 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 Oakland 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 A. Stephen Zavell

Where is A. Stephen Zavell's law office located?
A. Stephen Zavell's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Stephen Zavell handle?
A. Stephen Zavell focuses on patent, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has A. Stephen Zavell practiced law?
A. Stephen Zavell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did A. Stephen Zavell go to law school?
A. Stephen Zavell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. University, 1973).
How can I contact A. Stephen Zavell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1976
B.A. University
Colorado College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S.
Admitted: 1980
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1981

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