Atty. James William Hill

Atty. James William Hill

James William Hill is a lawyer practicing green and alternative energy - ip, international trade commission, ip litigation and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1982, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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About James William Hill at a glance

James William Hill is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and California State University, Los Angeles (B.S. University, 1982). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Hill is a lawyer practicing green and alternative energy - ip, international trade commission, ip litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1982, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Hill's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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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 William Hill is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

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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 Irvine 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 William Hill

Where is James William Hill's law office located?
James William Hill's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is McDermott Will & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Hill handle?
James William Hill focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James William Hill practiced law?
James William Hill has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James William Hill go to law school?
James William Hill earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. University, 1982).
How can I contact James William Hill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1998
B.S. University
California State University, Los Angeles
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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