Atty. Charles D. Chalmers

Atty. Charles D. Chalmers

Charles D. Chalmers is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, appellate practice and 1 other area of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (628) 303-0139 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Charles D. Chalmers at a glance

Charles D. Chalmers is a business, ip, litigation, and appellate attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and Texas (1995). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1971) and California State Polytechnic University (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles D. Chalmers is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Charles practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles D. Chalmers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles D. Chalmers 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.

Charles D. Chalmers 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.

Charles D. Chalmers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Charles D. Chalmers is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 San Rafael 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 Charles D. Chalmers

Where is Charles D. Chalmers's law office located?
Charles D. Chalmers's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles D. Chalmers handle?
Charles D. Chalmers focuses on business, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles D. Chalmers practiced law?
Charles D. Chalmers has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Charles D. Chalmers go to law school?
Charles D. Chalmers earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact Charles D. Chalmers for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles D. Chalmers received?
Charles D. Chalmers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1971
B.S.
California State Polytechnic University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
Texas
Admitted: 1995

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