Atty. Eric John Graffeo
Eric John Graffeo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law. Eric received a degree from USC Law School, and has been licensed for 12 years.
Intellectual Property Law Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Eric John Graffeo at a Glance
Eric John Graffeo is a real estate and ip attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at USC Law School Los Angeles CA Northeastern Univ Boston MA (—). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric John Graffeo
- Eric John Graffeo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
- Eric received a degree from USC Law School, and has been licensed for 12 years
- Eric practices in Santa Monica, CA
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Eric John Graffeo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric John Graffeo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Real Estate Law in Santa Monica
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Santa Monica
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric John Graffeo is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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 venue, 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Eric John Graffeo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric John Graffeo's practice in the field of real estate and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric John Graffeo brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and ip, Eric John Graffeo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Eric John Graffeo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric John Graffeo Handles in Santa Monica
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