Atty. J Michael Keyes

Atty. J Michael Keyes

J Michael Keyes is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation and 8 other areas of law. J received a B.M. degree from Loyola University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 28 Years Experience 28 year
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J Michael Keyes is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practforg at K&L Gates LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Washington (1998), Idaho (2003), California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (2009), and New York (2013). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (LL.M. Gonzaga, 1999) and Loyola University (B.M., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Spokane County (Founding Member, Intellectual Property Section, 2004), Washington State (Chair Elect, Intellectual Property Section, 2005), American Bar Association, co-chair Copyright Litigation Committee, 2006. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • J Michael Keyes is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, appellate, constitutional and governmental litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • J received a B.M. degree from Loyola University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • J practices at K&L Gates LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

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Where is J Michael Keyes's law office located?
J Michael Keyes's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has J Michael Keyes practiced law?
J Michael Keyes has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did J Michael Keyes go to law school?
J Michael Keyes earned their education at (LL.M. Gonzaga, 1999); (B.M., 1993).
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J Michael Keyes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Gonzaga
Columbia University School of Law
- 1999
B.M.
Loyola University
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1998
Idaho
Admitted: 2003
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2013

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