Atty. J. Manena Bishop

Atty. J. Manena Bishop

J. Manena Bishop is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment media, corporate and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (415) 426-1165 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Manena Bishop at a glance

J. Manena Bishop is a business, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in California (2002), District of Columbia (2009), and New York (2010). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 2002) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Manena Bishop is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment media, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • J. practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Manena Bishop's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Manena Bishop 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.

J. Manena Bishop is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

J. Manena Bishop 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.

J. Manena Bishop is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

J. Manena Bishop is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 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 J. Manena Bishop

Where is J. Manena Bishop's law office located?
J. Manena Bishop's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Manena Bishop handle?
J. Manena Bishop focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has J. Manena Bishop practiced law?
J. Manena Bishop has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did J. Manena Bishop go to law school?
J. Manena Bishop earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact J. Manena Bishop for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 2002
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2010

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