Atty. David James Miclean

Atty. David James Miclean

David James Miclean is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, complex litigation and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Miclean at a glance

David James Miclean is a Member based in San Mateo, California, practicing at Miclean Gleason LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Courts of Appeal, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1984). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Miclean is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, complex litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices at Miclean Gleason LLP in San Mateo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David James Miclean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Miclean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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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 San Mateo 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 James Miclean

Where is David James Miclean's law office located?
David James Miclean's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. The firm is Miclean Gleason LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Miclean handle?
David James Miclean focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David James Miclean practiced law?
David James Miclean has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David James Miclean go to law school?
David James Miclean earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact David James Miclean for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David James Miclean received?
David James Miclean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Courts of Appeal, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1984

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