Atty. John Richardson Storella

Atty. John Richardson Storella

John Richardson Storella is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, intellectual property law, law practice mgmt and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About John Richardson Storella at a glance

John Richardson Storella is a Special Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), Massachusetts (1989), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and Dartmouth College (A.B. University, 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Richardson Storella is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, intellectual property law, law practice mgmt and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Richardson Storella's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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.

John Richardson Storella is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Richardson Storella

Where is John Richardson Storella's law office located?
John Richardson Storella'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 Richardson Storella handle?
John Richardson Storella focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Richardson Storella practiced law?
John Richardson Storella has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Richardson Storella go to law school?
John Richardson Storella earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B. University, 1977).
How can I contact John Richardson Storella for a consultation?
You can contact John Richardson Storella 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 John Richardson Storella received?
John Richardson Storella's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
A.B. University
Dartmouth College
- 1977

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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