Atty. James Carl Otteson

Atty. James Carl Otteson

James Carl Otteson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, intellectual property law. James received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Carl Otteson at a glance

James Carl Otteson is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Agility IP Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1992). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1991) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1988). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Carl Otteson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, intellectual property law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Agility IP Law in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Carl Otteson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Carl Otteson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Menlo Park 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 Carl Otteson

Where is James Carl Otteson's law office located?
James Carl Otteson's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Agility IP Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carl Otteson handle?
James Carl Otteson focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Carl Otteson practiced law?
James Carl Otteson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Carl Otteson go to law school?
James Carl Otteson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact James Carl Otteson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1991
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1992

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