Atty. Eva Chao
Eva Chao is a lawyer practicing privacy, litigation, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Eva received a B.A. degree from Scripps College in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Berkeley, CA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Eva Chao at a Glance
Eva Chao is a copyright, ip, and litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and California (2011). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 2009) and Scripps College (B.A., 2002). Provides legal services in Chinese. Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eva Chao
- Eva Chao is a lawyer practicing privacy, litigation, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
- Eva received a B.A. degree from Scripps College in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Eva practices in Berkeley, CA
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Eva Chao's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eva Chao handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berkeley.
Copyright Law in Berkeley
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Intellectual Property in Berkeley
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Berkeley
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 Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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.
Berkeley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Berkeley-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 Berkeley Choose Eva Chao
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 Eva Chao's practice in the field of copyright, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eva Chao brings 16+ 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, Eva Chao can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering copyright, ip, and litigation, Eva Chao can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Berkeley
A Berkeley-based practice means Eva Chao attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eva Chao Handles in Berkeley
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eva Chao 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.
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