Atty. John Hatchett Sellers

Atty. John Hatchett Sellers

John Hatchett Sellers is a lawyer practicing business law, venture law group, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Hatchett Sellers at a glance

John Hatchett Sellers is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and Colorado (1997). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1994) and Stanford University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Hatchett Sellers is a lawyer practicing business law, venture law group, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Hatchett Sellers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Hatchett Sellers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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.

John Hatchett Sellers is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Hatchett Sellers is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Palo Alto 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 John Hatchett Sellers

Where is John Hatchett Sellers's law office located?
John Hatchett Sellers's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hatchett Sellers handle?
John Hatchett Sellers focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Hatchett Sellers practiced law?
John Hatchett Sellers has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Hatchett Sellers go to law school?
John Hatchett Sellers earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
Colorado
Admitted: 1997

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