Atty. Fran Smallson
Fran Smallson is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property, high technology law. Fran received a M.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1986, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Fran Smallson is a ip, international, and internet attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1986) and Georgetown University (M.S., 1986). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Fran Smallson is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property, high technology law
- Fran received a M.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1986, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Fran practices in Palo Alto, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fran Smallson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Fran Smallson is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Fran Smallson is one of 36,155 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Fran Smallson is one of 15,865 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in California →
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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 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.
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