Atty. John Leonard Shipley

Atty. John Leonard Shipley

John Leonard Shipley is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John Leonard Shipley at a glance

John Leonard Shipley is a business, ip, construction, litigation, and government attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2003). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 2003) and University of Chicago (B.A. Economics, 1996). Active member of San Mateo County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Leonard Shipley is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Leonard Shipley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Leonard Shipley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Construction Law

John Leonard Shipley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Leonard Shipley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Leonard Shipley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 John Leonard Shipley

Where is John Leonard Shipley's law office located?
John Leonard Shipley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leonard Shipley handle?
John Leonard Shipley focuses on business, ip, construction, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Leonard Shipley practiced law?
John Leonard Shipley has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John Leonard Shipley go to law school?
John Leonard Shipley earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
How can I contact John Leonard Shipley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2003
B.A. Economics
University of Chicago
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2003

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