Atty. Ellen Mcginty King

Atty. Ellen Mcginty King

Ellen Mcginty King is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Ellen Mcginty King at a glance

Ellen Mcginty King is a ip, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1976). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (M.S.J. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Santa Clara County and American Bar Associations San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property Inn of Court. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Mcginty King is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law
  • Ellen received a degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ellen practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Mcginty King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Mcginty King 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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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Ellen Mcginty King's law office located?
Ellen Mcginty King's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Mcginty King handle?
Ellen Mcginty King focuses on ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen Mcginty King practiced law?
Ellen Mcginty King has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ellen Mcginty King go to law school?
Ellen Mcginty King earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (M.S.J. University, 1971).
How can I contact Ellen Mcginty King for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellen Mcginty King received?
Ellen Mcginty King's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1976
M.S.J. University
Northwestern University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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