Atty. Eric Kim
Eric Kim is a lawyer practicing patents, medical liability defense, intellectual property law. Eric received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Intellectual Property Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Eric Kim at a Glance
Eric Kim is a patent, real estate, ip, and health care attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri (2011). Educated at Brooklyn School of Law (J.D. Santa, 2008) and Brooklyn Law School Georgetown University (B.A. University, 2003). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Kim
- Eric Kim is a lawyer practicing patents, medical liability defense, intellectual property law
- Eric received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Eric practices in Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Kim's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Kim handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Patent Law in Palo Alto
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Real Estate Law in Palo Alto
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric Kim is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Palo Alto
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric Kim is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Health Care Law in Palo Alto
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Eric Kim is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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 Palo Alto Choose Eric Kim
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 Kim's practice in the field of patent, real estate, ip, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Kim brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri, Eric Kim can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, real estate, and ip, Eric Kim can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Eric Kim 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 Kim Handles in Palo Alto
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Kim has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Kim directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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