Atty. James Lawrence Reed

Atty. James Lawrence Reed

Mr. James Lawrence Reed is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, general practice and 4 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About James Lawrence Reed at a glance

James Lawrence Reed is a Senior Patent Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, environmental, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1999), District of Columbia (2000), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010). Educated at American University (J.D., 1999) and Boston University (B.S. Johns, 1988). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of Court American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Owners Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Lawrence Reed is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, general practice and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1988, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Palo Alto, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Reed's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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Environmental Law

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Health Care Law

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Energy & Utilities 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 Palo Alto 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 Lawrence Reed

Where is James Lawrence Reed's law office located?
James Lawrence Reed's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Squire Patton Boggs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Reed handle?
James Lawrence Reed focuses on patent, ip, environmental, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Lawrence Reed practiced law?
James Lawrence Reed has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Lawrence Reed go to law school?
James Lawrence Reed earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Johns, 1988).
How can I contact James Lawrence Reed for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1999
B.S. Johns
Boston University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010

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