Atty. Donald Alan Larkin

Atty. Donald Alan Larkin

Donald Alan Larkin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, public law, government. Donald received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Donald Alan Larkin at a glance

Donald Alan Larkin is an Off. City Atty. based in Palo Alto, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip and government. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Alan Larkin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, public law, government
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Donald practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Alan Larkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Alan Larkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Common questions about Donald Alan Larkin

Where is Donald Alan Larkin's law office located?
Donald Alan Larkin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Alan Larkin handle?
Donald Alan Larkin focuses on ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald Alan Larkin practiced law?
Donald Alan Larkin has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Donald Alan Larkin go to law school?
Donald Alan Larkin earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1998
B.A.
University of California, Santa Cruz
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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