Atty. Christopher Austin Franklin

Atty. Christopher Austin Franklin

Christopher Austin Franklin is a lawyer practicing litigation/controversy, litigation, intellectual property law. Christopher received a degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Austin Franklin at a glance

Christopher Austin Franklin is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A, 1991). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Austin Franklin is a lawyer practicing litigation/controversy, litigation, intellectual property law
  • Christopher received a degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Christopher practices at WilmerHale in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Austin Franklin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Austin Franklin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 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 Christopher Austin Franklin

Where is Christopher Austin Franklin's law office located?
Christopher Austin Franklin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Austin Franklin handle?
Christopher Austin Franklin focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Austin Franklin practiced law?
Christopher Austin Franklin has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Christopher Austin Franklin go to law school?
Christopher Austin Franklin earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A, 1991).
How can I contact Christopher Austin Franklin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 2010
B.A
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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