Atty. James Eric Eakin

Atty. James Eric Eakin

James Eric Eakin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing law, emerging growth companies. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About James Eric Eakin at a glance

James Eric Eakin is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Law Offices of James E. Eakin. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1976). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S.E.E., 1973). Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Eric Eakin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing law, emerging growth companies
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James E. Eakin in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Eakin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Eric Eakin 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 Eric Eakin is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 venue, 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 Eric Eakin

Where is James Eric Eakin's law office located?
James Eric Eakin's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Law Offices of James E. Eakin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eric Eakin handle?
James Eric Eakin focuses on business, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Eric Eakin practiced law?
James Eric Eakin has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Eric Eakin go to law school?
James Eric Eakin earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.E.E., 1973).
How can I contact James Eric Eakin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1976
B.S.E.E.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1976

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