Atty. James Boyd Lewis

Atty. James Boyd Lewis

James Boyd Lewis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Stanford Law School in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About James Boyd Lewis at a glance

James Boyd Lewis is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District (1976). Educated at Stanford Law School (Juris Doctor, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of •ABA Litigation Section •ABA Intellectual Property Law Section •Santa Clara County Bar Association •San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of Court. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Boyd Lewis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Stanford Law School in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Boyd Lewis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Boyd Lewis 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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Intellectual Property

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

James Boyd Lewis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 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 James Boyd Lewis

Where is James Boyd Lewis's law office located?
James Boyd Lewis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Boyd Lewis handle?
James Boyd Lewis focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Boyd Lewis practiced law?
James Boyd Lewis has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Boyd Lewis go to law school?
James Boyd Lewis earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1976).
How can I contact James Boyd Lewis for a consultation?
You can contact James Boyd Lewis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Boyd Lewis received?
James Boyd Lewis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Juris Doctor
Stanford Law School
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1976

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