Atty. Jimmy Chen

Atty. Jimmy Chen

Jimmy Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Jimmy, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Jimmy Chen at a glance

Jimmy Chen is a real estate, ip, m&a, and internet attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jimmy Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law
  • Jimmy, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jimmy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Jimmy Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jimmy Chen 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.

Jimmy Chen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jimmy Chen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jimmy Chen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Internet & Cyber Law

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

Jimmy Chen is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 Jimmy Chen

Where is Jimmy Chen's law office located?
Jimmy Chen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jimmy Chen handle?
Jimmy Chen focuses on real estate, ip, m&a, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jimmy Chen go to law school?
Jimmy Chen earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact Jimmy Chen for a consultation?
You can contact Jimmy Chen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jimmy Chen received?
Jimmy Chen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026

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