Atty. James Patrick Hillman

Atty. James Patrick Hillman

James Patrick Hillman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, general practice and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA, and has been licensed for 49 years.

San Jose San Jose 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (949) 868-4847 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Patrick Hillman at a glance

James Patrick Hillman is an Associate based in San Jose, California, practicing at White And Macdonald Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977), registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1980), and California (2001). Educated at Akron University Law School (J.D., 1977) and Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA Youngstown State University (B.E., 1968). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Patrick Hillman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, general practice and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at White & MacDonald, LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Hillman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Hillman 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.

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Patrick Hillman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Patrick Hillman is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

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 San Jose 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Jose or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Patrick Hillman

Where is James Patrick Hillman's law office located?
James Patrick Hillman's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is White And Macdonald Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Hillman handle?
James Patrick Hillman focuses on ip, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Patrick Hillman practiced law?
James Patrick Hillman has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Patrick Hillman go to law school?
James Patrick Hillman earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.E., 1968).
How can I contact James Patrick Hillman for a consultation?
You can contact James Patrick Hillman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Akron University Law School
- 1977
B.E.
Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA Youngstown State University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1977
registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.