Atty. James Edward Houpt

Atty. James Edward Houpt

James Edward Houpt is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law, copyright application and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1976, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Edward Houpt at a glance

James Edward Houpt is a Senior Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), District of Columbia (1993), Maryland (1993), and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth and Ninth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District (1997). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1992) and California State University, Chico (B.A. Communications, 1976). Active member of Sacramento County, Federal and American (Section on Litigation, 1996—) Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Houpt is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law, copyright application and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1976, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Houpt's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Real Estate Law

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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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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 Sacramento 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 Edward Houpt

Where is James Edward Houpt's law office located?
James Edward Houpt's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Houpt handle?
James Edward Houpt focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Houpt practiced law?
James Edward Houpt has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Edward Houpt go to law school?
James Edward Houpt earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Communications, 1976).
How can I contact James Edward Houpt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1992
B.A. Communications
California State University, Chico
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Maryland
Admitted: 1993
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth and Ninth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District
Admitted: 1997

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