Atty. Christopher James Passarelli

Atty. Christopher James Passarelli

Christopher James Passarelli is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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About Christopher James Passarelli at a glance

Christopher James Passarelli is a Partner based in Monterey, California, practicing at LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (2005) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Christopher James Passarelli is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Christopher practices at LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne, LLP in Monterey, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Passarelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Passarelli 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.

Christopher James Passarelli is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Monterey 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 Passarelli

Where is Christopher James Passarelli's law office located?
Christopher James Passarelli's law practice is located in Monterey, California. The firm is LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Passarelli handle?
Christopher James Passarelli focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher James Passarelli practiced law?
Christopher James Passarelli has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Christopher James Passarelli go to law school?
Christopher James Passarelli earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Christopher James Passarelli for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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