Atty. Francis John Gilbert

Atty. Francis John Gilbert

Francis John Gilbert is a lawyer practicing business transactions, corporate law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Francis received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Francis John Gilbert at a glance

Francis John Gilbert is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Schwartz & Cera LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Francis John Gilbert is a lawyer practicing business transactions, corporate law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Francis received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Francis practices at Schwartz & Cera LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Francis John Gilbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis John Gilbert 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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Intellectual Property

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

Francis John Gilbert is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Francis John Gilbert

Where is Francis John Gilbert's law office located?
Francis John Gilbert's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Schwartz & Cera LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis John Gilbert handle?
Francis John Gilbert focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Francis John Gilbert practiced law?
Francis John Gilbert has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Francis John Gilbert go to law school?
Francis John Gilbert earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Francis John Gilbert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Francis John Gilbert received?
Francis John Gilbert's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1987
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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