Atty. James Exon Austin

Atty. James Exon Austin

James Exon Austin is a lawyer practicing chemistry, biotechnology, semiconductor technologies and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from McGill University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Oakland Oakland 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Exon Austin at a glance

James Exon Austin is a Managing Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Weaver Austin Villeneuve And Sampson Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at McGill University (LL.B. B.Sc., 1993) and McGill University (B.Sc. McGill, 1989). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Exon Austin is a lawyer practicing chemistry, biotechnology, semiconductor technologies and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from McGill University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson, LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Exon Austin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Exon Austin 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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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 Oakland 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 Exon Austin's law office located?
James Exon Austin's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Weaver Austin Villeneuve And Sampson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Exon Austin handle?
James Exon Austin focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Exon Austin practiced law?
James Exon Austin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Exon Austin go to law school?
James Exon Austin earned their education at (LL.B. B.Sc., 1993); (B.Sc. McGill, 1989).
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Education

LL.B. B.Sc.
McGill University
- 1993
B.Sc. McGill
McGill University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1993

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