Atty. Jamilah J Scates

Atty. Jamilah J Scates

Jamilah J Scates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 1 other area of law. Jamilah received a degree from Philadelphia PA, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Oakland Oakland 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Jamilah J Scates at a glance

Jamilah J Scates is an Alameda Co. Supm. Ct. based in Oakland, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2002) and Maryland (2003). Educated at Philadelphia PA Stanford University, Stanford CA University of Pennsylvania LS (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jamilah J Scates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Jamilah received a degree from Philadelphia PA, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Jamilah practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jamilah J Scates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jamilah J Scates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Oakland 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 Jamilah J Scates

Where is Jamilah J Scates's law office located?
Jamilah J Scates's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jamilah J Scates handle?
Jamilah J Scates focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jamilah J Scates practiced law?
Jamilah J Scates has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Jamilah J Scates go to law school?
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Education

Philadelphia PA Stanford University, Stanford CA University of Pennsylvania LS
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002
Maryland
Admitted: 2003

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