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Atty. Jay Michael Spitzen

Atty. Jay Michael Spitzen

Jay Michael Spitzen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, computers and software, contracts and 7 other areas of law. Jay received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Jose San Jose 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (949) 868-4847

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About Jay Michael Spitzen at a glance

Jay Michael Spitzen is a Gen. Coun. based in San Jose, California. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), and Vermont (2016). Educated at Harvard University (A.B., 1970) and Harvard University Law School law (โ€”). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Jay Michael Spitzen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, computers and software, contracts and 7 other areas of law
  • Jay received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Jay practices in San Jose, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Jay Michael Spitzen's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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Jay Michael Spitzen has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Jay Michael Spitzen earned their education at (A.B., 1970); (โ€”).
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Jay Michael Spitzen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

A.B.
Harvard University
- 1970
โ€”
Harvard University Law School law
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
Vermont
Admitted: 2016

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