Atty. James Roy Black

Atty. James Roy Black

James Roy Black is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, business transactions and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James Roy Black at a glance

James Roy Black is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1984) and Santa Clara University (B.S. Economics, 1981). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Roy Black is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, business transactions and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Roy Black's Areas of Practice

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

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 Roy Black is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Roy Black is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 San Francisco 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 Roy Black

Where is James Roy Black's law office located?
James Roy Black's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Roy Black handle?
James Roy Black focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Roy Black practiced law?
James Roy Black has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Roy Black go to law school?
James Roy Black earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Economics, 1981).
How can I contact James Roy Black for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1984
B.S. Economics
Santa Clara University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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