Atty. Gerald Paul Dodson

Atty. Gerald Paul Dodson

Gerald Paul Dodson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Gerald received a B.S.M.E. degree from Lafayette College, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Paul Dodson at a glance

Gerald Paul Dodson is a ip and litigation attorney based in Menlo Park, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), District of Columbia (1977), and California (1989). Educated at University of Maryland J.D. (—) and Lafayette College B.S.M.E. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Paul Dodson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
  • Gerald received a B.S.M.E. degree from Lafayette College, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Gerald practices in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Paul Dodson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Paul Dodson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

Gerald Paul Dodson 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.

Gerald Paul Dodson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Menlo Park 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

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Where is Gerald Paul Dodson's law office located?
Gerald Paul Dodson's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Paul Dodson handle?
Gerald Paul Dodson focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald Paul Dodson practiced law?
Gerald Paul Dodson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Gerald Paul Dodson go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Gerald Paul Dodson received?
Gerald Paul Dodson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Maryland J.D.
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Lafayette College B.S.M.E.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1989

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