Atty. James Wesley Kinnear

Atty. James Wesley Kinnear

James Wesley Kinnear is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, appeals and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James Wesley Kinnear at a glance

James Wesley Kinnear is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kinnear Law Firm, PC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on patent, personal injury, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Circuits U.S. District Court, Centr (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1986) and Harvard College (B.A., 1978). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Wesley Kinnear is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, appeals and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Kinnear Law Firm, PC in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Wesley Kinnear's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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 Wesley Kinnear is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Wesley Kinnear is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 Wesley Kinnear

Where is James Wesley Kinnear's law office located?
James Wesley Kinnear's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kinnear Law Firm, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wesley Kinnear handle?
James Wesley Kinnear focuses on patent, personal injury, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Wesley Kinnear practiced law?
James Wesley Kinnear has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Wesley Kinnear go to law school?
James Wesley Kinnear earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James Wesley Kinnear for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Circuits U.S. District Court, Centr
Admitted: 1986

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