Atty. Colleen Bal

Atty. Colleen Bal

Colleen Bal is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law. Colleen received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Colleen Bal at a glance

Colleen Bal is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1993). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1993) and Duke University (B.S. Biology, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Colleen Bal is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law
  • Colleen received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Colleen practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen Bal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen Bal 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.

Colleen Bal is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Colleen Bal is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 San Francisco 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 Colleen Bal

Where is Colleen Bal's law office located?
Colleen Bal's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen Bal handle?
Colleen Bal focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Colleen Bal practiced law?
Colleen Bal has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Colleen Bal go to law school?
Colleen Bal earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Biology, 1989).
How can I contact Colleen Bal for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Colleen Bal received?
Colleen Bal's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1993
B.S. Biology
Duke University
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1993

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