Atty. John Lynn

Atty. John Lynn

John Lynn is a lawyer practicing general practice, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lynn at a glance

John Lynn is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and California (2006). Educated at Emory University Law School (J.D., 1998) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 1993). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lynn is a lawyer practicing general practice, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Lynn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lynn 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.

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

Internet & Cyber Law

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

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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 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 Lynn

Where is John Lynn's law office located?
John Lynn's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lynn handle?
John Lynn focuses on business, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Lynn practiced law?
John Lynn has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Lynn go to law school?
John Lynn earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact John Lynn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University Law School
- 1998
B.S.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2006

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