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Atty. Christopher Kao

Atty. Christopher Kao

Christopher Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (650) 468-2447

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Christopher Kao is a Partner; Hiring Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Co U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Co (2000) and California (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1999) and Dartmouth College B.A. Government and History Dartmouth College B.A. magna cum laude (โ€”). Actiand member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Christopher Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Christopher Kao's law office located?
Christopher Kao's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Christopher Kao practiced law?
Christopher Kao has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Christopher Kao earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (โ€”).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1999
โ€”
Dartmouth College B.A. Government and History Dartmouth College B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Co U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Co
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2005

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