Atty. Gary Lee Benton

Atty. Gary Lee Benton

Gary Lee Benton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property law, international business and 7 other areas of law. Gary received a degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California in 1984, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Lee Benton at a glance

Gary Lee Benton is a business, real estate, ip, litigation, and adr attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984), District of Columbia (1986), Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (1997), and New York (2023). Educated at Tulane Law School (J.D., 1984) and Hastings College of the Law, University of California (Legal Studies, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Lee Benton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property law, international business and 7 other areas of law
  • Gary received a degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California in 1984, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Gary practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Lee Benton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Lee Benton 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.

Gary Lee Benton 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.

Gary Lee Benton 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.

Gary Lee Benton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gary Lee Benton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Gary Lee Benton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 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 Gary Lee Benton

Where is Gary Lee Benton's law office located?
Gary Lee Benton's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Lee Benton handle?
Gary Lee Benton focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Lee Benton practiced law?
Gary Lee Benton has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Gary Lee Benton go to law school?
Gary Lee Benton earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (Legal Studies, 1984).
How can I contact Gary Lee Benton for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Lee Benton 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.
What awards or recognition has Gary Lee Benton received?
Gary Lee Benton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane Law School
- 1984
Legal Studies
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 2023

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