Atty. Charles Jonathan Kao

Atty. Charles Jonathan Kao

Charles Jonathan Kao is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth and venture capital, corporate and 2 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Jonathan Kao at a glance

Charles Jonathan Kao is a Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Jonathan Kao is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth and venture capital, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Charles practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Jonathan Kao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Jonathan Kao 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.

Charles Jonathan Kao is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Charles Jonathan Kao is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Charles Jonathan Kao is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Palo Alto 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 Jonathan Kao

Where is Charles Jonathan Kao's law office located?
Charles Jonathan Kao's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Jonathan Kao handle?
Charles Jonathan Kao focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Jonathan Kao practiced law?
Charles Jonathan Kao has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Charles Jonathan Kao go to law school?
Charles Jonathan Kao earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Charles Jonathan Kao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1994
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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