Atty. James A Kirkland

Atty. James A Kirkland

James A Kirkland is a lawyer practicing communications law, intellectual property, antitrust counselling and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Kirkland at a glance

James A Kirkland is a ip and litigation attorney based in Sunnyvale, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in D.C (1985) and California (2005). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1984) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Kirkland is a lawyer practicing communications law, intellectual property, antitrust counselling and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James A Kirkland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Kirkland 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A Kirkland 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 Sunnyvale 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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Where is James A Kirkland's law office located?
James A Kirkland's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Kirkland handle?
James A Kirkland focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James A Kirkland practiced law?
James A Kirkland has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James A Kirkland go to law school?
James A Kirkland earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James A Kirkland for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A Kirkland received?
James A Kirkland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1984
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

D.C
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 2005

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