Atty. Debra A Shetka

Atty. Debra A Shetka

Debra A Shetka is a lawyer practicing business, patent, appeals. Debra received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Tahoma Tahoma 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Debra A Shetka at a glance

Debra A Shetka is a business, ip, and appellate attorney based in Tahoma, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Fed (1989). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1987) and Macalester College (B.A. Biology, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tahoma, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Debra A Shetka is a lawyer practicing business, patent, appeals
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra practices in Tahoma, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra A Shetka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra A Shetka 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.

Debra A Shetka is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Debra A Shetka is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Tahoma 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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Where is Debra A Shetka's law office located?
Debra A Shetka's law practice is located in Tahoma, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra A Shetka handle?
Debra A Shetka focuses on business, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra A Shetka practiced law?
Debra A Shetka has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra A Shetka go to law school?
Debra A Shetka earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Biology, 1980).
How can I contact Debra A Shetka for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Debra A Shetka received?
Debra A Shetka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1987
B.A. Biology
Macalester College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Fed
Admitted: 1989

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