Atty. Carla Jane Shapreau

Atty. Carla Jane Shapreau

Carla Jane Shapreau is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, art law, business litigation. Carla received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Carla Jane Shapreau at a glance

Carla Jane Shapreau is a Member based in Berkeley, California, practicing at Shapreau Law Office. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1988) and Humboldt State University (B.A., 1983). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Carla Jane Shapreau is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, art law, business litigation
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Carla practices at Shapreau Law Office in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Carla Jane Shapreau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla Jane Shapreau 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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Berkeley 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 Carla Jane Shapreau

Where is Carla Jane Shapreau's law office located?
Carla Jane Shapreau's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. The firm is Shapreau Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla Jane Shapreau handle?
Carla Jane Shapreau focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Carla Jane Shapreau practiced law?
Carla Jane Shapreau has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Carla Jane Shapreau go to law school?
Carla Jane Shapreau earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Carla Jane Shapreau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1988
B.A.
Humboldt State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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