Atty. Garth Vivier

Atty. Garth Vivier

Garth Vivier is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, business methods, clean tech and 9 other areas of law. Garth received a degree from Foreign School, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Jose San Jose 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (669) 330-1602 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Garth Vivier at a glance

Garth Vivier is a Shareholder based in San Jose, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in South Africa (1994) and California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at University of Pretoria (University, 1984) and Foreign School Foreign Law School (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Garth Vivier is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, business methods, clean tech and 9 other areas of law
  • Garth received a degree from Foreign School, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Garth practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Garth Vivier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Garth Vivier 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.

Garth Vivier is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Garth Vivier 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.

Garth Vivier is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Jose 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Jose or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Garth Vivier

Where is Garth Vivier's law office located?
Garth Vivier's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Garth Vivier handle?
Garth Vivier focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Garth Vivier practiced law?
Garth Vivier has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Garth Vivier go to law school?
Garth Vivier earned their education at (University, 1984); (—).
How can I contact Garth Vivier for a consultation?
You can contact Garth Vivier directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

University
University of Pretoria
- 1984
Foreign School Foreign Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

South Africa
Admitted: 1994
California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.