Atty. Jacob Thayer Veltman

Atty. Jacob Thayer Veltman

Jacob Thayer Veltman is a lawyer practicing employment law, trade secrets & employee mobility, global generics and 3 other areas of law. Jacob received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Jacob Thayer Veltman at a glance

Jacob Thayer Veltman is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, ip, trade secrets, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 2006) and Duke University (B.A. History, 2003). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jacob Thayer Veltman is a lawyer practicing employment law, trade secrets & employee mobility, global generics and 3 other areas of law
  • Jacob received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Jacob practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob Thayer Veltman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob Thayer Veltman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Trade Secrets

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Securities Law

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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 Jacob Thayer Veltman

Where is Jacob Thayer Veltman's law office located?
Jacob Thayer Veltman's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob Thayer Veltman handle?
Jacob Thayer Veltman focuses on employment, real estate, ip, trade secrets, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jacob Thayer Veltman practiced law?
Jacob Thayer Veltman has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jacob Thayer Veltman go to law school?
Jacob Thayer Veltman earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. History, 2003).
How can I contact Jacob Thayer Veltman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 2006
B.A. History
Duke University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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