Atty. James Scott Gerien

Atty. James Scott Gerien

James Scott Gerien is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law. James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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About James Scott Gerien at a glance

James Scott Gerien is a Director based in Napa, California, practicing at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty A Professional Law Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1996). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1996) and Trinity College (B.A., 1990). Active member of Napa County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Napa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Scott Gerien is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty A Professional Law Corporation in Napa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Gerien's Areas of Practice

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

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 Scott Gerien is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Napa 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 Scott Gerien

Where is James Scott Gerien's law office located?
James Scott Gerien's law practice is located in Napa, California. The firm is Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Gerien handle?
James Scott Gerien focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Scott Gerien practiced law?
James Scott Gerien has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Scott Gerien go to law school?
James Scott Gerien earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact James Scott Gerien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1996
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1996

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