Atty. James Kirk Dawson

Atty. James Kirk Dawson

James Kirk Dawson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kirk Dawson at a glance

James Kirk Dawson is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kirk Dawson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Kirk Dawson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

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

Internet & Cyber Law

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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 Westlake Village 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 Kirk Dawson

Where is James Kirk Dawson's law office located?
James Kirk Dawson's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kirk Dawson handle?
James Kirk Dawson focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Kirk Dawson practiced law?
James Kirk Dawson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Kirk Dawson go to law school?
James Kirk Dawson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact James Kirk Dawson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Kirk Dawson received?
James Kirk Dawson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1995
B.S.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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