Atty. Christopher Burch Hockett

Atty. Christopher Burch Hockett

Christopher Burch Hockett is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and competition, asia practice and 17 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1981, and has been licensed for 2016 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Burch Hockett at a glance

Christopher Burch Hockett is an Attorney based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, m&a, and securities. Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1985) and College of William & Mary (B.A. Government, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Burch Hockett is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and competition, asia practice and 17 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1981, and has been licensed for 2016 years
  • Christopher practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Redwood City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Burch Hockett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Burch Hockett 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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Class Action

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Burch Hockett is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Securities Law

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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 Redwood City 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 Burch Hockett

Where is Christopher Burch Hockett's law office located?
Christopher Burch Hockett's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Burch Hockett handle?
Christopher Burch Hockett focuses on business, ip, class action, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Christopher Burch Hockett go to law school?
Christopher Burch Hockett earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Government, 1981).
How can I contact Christopher Burch Hockett for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher Burch Hockett received?
Christopher Burch Hockett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1985
B.A. Government
College of William & Mary
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

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