Atty. Jonathan Charles Balfus

Atty. Jonathan Charles Balfus

Jonathan Charles Balfus is a lawyer practicing business litigation, intellectual property, entertainment and the arts and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Charles Balfus at a glance

Jonathan Charles Balfus is a Senior Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Goldberg Lowenstein And Weatherwax Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1988) and New York University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Charles Balfus is a lawyer practicing business litigation, intellectual property, entertainment and the arts and 2 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Jonathan practices at Goldberg, Lowenstein & Weatherwax, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Charles Balfus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Charles Balfus 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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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

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Los Angeles 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 Jonathan Charles Balfus

Where is Jonathan Charles Balfus's law office located?
Jonathan Charles Balfus's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Goldberg Lowenstein And Weatherwax Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Charles Balfus handle?
Jonathan Charles Balfus focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan Charles Balfus practiced law?
Jonathan Charles Balfus has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Jonathan Charles Balfus go to law school?
Jonathan Charles Balfus earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Jonathan Charles Balfus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1988
B.A.
New York University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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