Atty. Ernest Charles Cordes

Atty. Ernest Charles Cordes

Ernest Charles Cordes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, commercial litigation, construction litigation. Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Ernest Charles Cordes at a glance

Ernest Charles Cordes is a business, real estate, ip, construction, and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ernest Charles Cordes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, commercial litigation, construction litigation
  • Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Ernest practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest Charles Cordes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Charles Cordes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ernest Charles Cordes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Ernest Charles Cordes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Ernest Charles Cordes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

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 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 Ernest Charles Cordes

Where is Ernest Charles Cordes's law office located?
Ernest Charles Cordes's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest Charles Cordes handle?
Ernest Charles Cordes focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ernest Charles Cordes practiced law?
Ernest Charles Cordes has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ernest Charles Cordes go to law school?
Ernest Charles Cordes earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Ernest Charles Cordes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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