Atty. Cary Chien

Atty. Cary Chien

Cary Chien is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, ip litigation. Cary received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Cary Chien at a glance

Cary Chien is an Associate based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Santa Clara University (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cary Chien is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, ip litigation
  • Cary received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Cary practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cary Chien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cary Chien 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.

Cary Chien is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Menlo Park 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 Cary Chien

Where is Cary Chien's law office located?
Cary Chien's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is McDermott Will & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cary Chien handle?
Cary Chien focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cary Chien practiced law?
Cary Chien has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Cary Chien go to law school?
Cary Chien earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Cary Chien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2010
B.S.
Santa Clara University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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