Atty. James Mitchell Heslin

Atty. James Mitchell Heslin

James Mitchell Heslin is a lawyer practicing ip counseling & patents, intellectual property, life sciences and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About James Mitchell Heslin at a glance

James Mitchell Heslin is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Ci (1978). Educated at University of California at Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.S. Chemical, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The State Bar of California American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Mitchell Heslin is a lawyer practicing ip counseling & patents, intellectual property, life sciences and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Mitchell Heslin's law office located?
James Mitchell Heslin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Mitchell Heslin practiced law?
James Mitchell Heslin has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Mitchell Heslin go to law school?
James Mitchell Heslin earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S. Chemical, 1973).
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James Mitchell Heslin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley School of Law
- 1978
B.S. Chemical
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Ci
Admitted: 1978

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