Atty. Christopher James Kunke

Atty. Christopher James Kunke

Christopher James Kunke is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, commercial law and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Kunke at a glance

Christopher James Kunke is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (2006) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2007). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher James Kunke is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, commercial law and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Christopher practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Kunke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Kunke 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Internet & Cyber 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 Santa Monica 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 James Kunke

Where is Christopher James Kunke's law office located?
Christopher James Kunke's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Kunke handle?
Christopher James Kunke focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher James Kunke practiced law?
Christopher James Kunke has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher James Kunke go to law school?
Christopher James Kunke earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Christopher James Kunke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2007

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