Atty. Derek James Tang

Atty. Derek James Tang

Derek James Tang is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, general practice. Derek received a M.S. degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2006, and has been licensed for 19 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek James Tang at a glance

Derek James Tang is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2007) and California (2014). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (M.S. Massachusetts, 2006). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek James Tang is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, general practice
  • Derek received a M.S. degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2006, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Derek practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek James Tang's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek James Tang 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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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 Derek James Tang

Where is Derek James Tang's law office located?
Derek James Tang's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek James Tang handle?
Derek James Tang focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek James Tang practiced law?
Derek James Tang has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Derek James Tang go to law school?
Derek James Tang earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.S. Massachusetts, 2006).
How can I contact Derek James Tang for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2006
M.S. Massachusetts
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007
California
Admitted: 2014

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