Atty. Benni Amato

Atty. Benni Amato

Benni Amato is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, professional liability defense. Benni received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Diego San Diego 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Benni Amato at a glance

Benni Amato is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California (2008). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Interdisciplinary, 2000). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Benni Amato is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, professional liability defense
  • Benni received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Benni practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Benni Amato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benni Amato 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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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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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 Benni Amato

Where is Benni Amato's law office located?
Benni Amato's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benni Amato handle?
Benni Amato focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Benni Amato practiced law?
Benni Amato has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Benni Amato go to law school?
Benni Amato earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Interdisciplinary, 2000).
How can I contact Benni Amato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2008
B.A. Interdisciplinary
University of California, Berkeley
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 2008

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