Atty. James William Drapinski

Atty. James William Drapinski

James William Drapinski is a lawyer practicing technology law, intellectual property, intellectual property law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 33 yrs experience 33 year
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James William Drapinski is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Carr And Ferrell Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Pa (1993). Educated at Western State University J.D. magna cum laude (—) and University of Michigan B.S.E.E. University of Southern California M.S.E.E. (—). Active member of State Bar of California (Member, Intellectual Property Section) American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) American Intellectual Property Law Association Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James William Drapinski is a lawyer practicing technology law, intellectual property, intellectual property law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Carr & Ferrell LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Drapinski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Drapinski 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.

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Menlo Park 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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Where is James William Drapinski's law office located?
James William Drapinski's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Carr And Ferrell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Drapinski handle?
James William Drapinski focuses on real estate, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James William Drapinski practiced law?
James William Drapinski has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Education

Western State University J.D. magna cum laude
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University of Michigan B.S.E.E. University of Southern California M.S.E.E.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Pa
Admitted: 1993

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