Atty. Ian O'Donnell

Atty. Ian O'Donnell

Ian O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital. Ian received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ian O'Donnell at a glance

Ian O'Donnell is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2001) and California (2002). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1999) and Yale University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ian O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital
  • Ian received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Ian practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ian O'Donnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian O'Donnell 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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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 Ian O'Donnell

Where is Ian O'Donnell's law office located?
Ian O'Donnell's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian O'Donnell handle?
Ian O'Donnell focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ian O'Donnell practiced law?
Ian O'Donnell has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ian O'Donnell go to law school?
Ian O'Donnell earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Ian O'Donnell for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1999
B.A.
Yale University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2002

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