Atty. David Alan Jakopin

Atty. David Alan Jakopin

Mr. David Alan Jakopin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David Alan Jakopin at a glance

David Alan Jakopin is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), District of Columbia (1988), and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2000). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1987) and University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1984). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Alan Jakopin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Jakopin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Jakopin 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Palo Alto 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 David Alan Jakopin

Where is David Alan Jakopin's law office located?
David Alan Jakopin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Jakopin handle?
David Alan Jakopin focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Alan Jakopin practiced law?
David Alan Jakopin has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David Alan Jakopin go to law school?
David Alan Jakopin earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.E.E., 1984).
How can I contact David Alan Jakopin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1987
B.S.E.E.
University of Notre Dame
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 2000

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