Atty. John Lawrence Slafsky

Atty. John Lawrence Slafsky

John Lawrence Slafsky is a lawyer practicing trademarks, copyrights & advertising, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lawrence Slafsky at a glance

John Lawrence Slafsky is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1993) and Princeton University (A.B. Politics, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Lawrence Slafsky is a lawyer practicing trademarks, copyrights & advertising, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Lawrence Slafsky's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Lawrence Slafsky

Where is John Lawrence Slafsky's law office located?
John Lawrence Slafsky's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lawrence Slafsky handle?
John Lawrence Slafsky focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Lawrence Slafsky practiced law?
John Lawrence Slafsky has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Lawrence Slafsky go to law school?
John Lawrence Slafsky earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (A.B. Politics, 1987).
How can I contact John Lawrence Slafsky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Lawrence Slafsky received?
John Lawrence Slafsky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1993
A.B. Politics
Princeton University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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