Atty. Joseph Michael Sofio

Atty. Joseph Michael Sofio

Joseph Michael Sofio is a lawyer practicing music law, intellectual property law, communications & media and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Burbank Burbank 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (310) 691-1909

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About Joseph Michael Sofio at a glance

Joseph Michael Sofio is a formation, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip attorney based in Burbank, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Manhattanville College (J.D., 1992) and Whittier College School of Law (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Burbank, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Michael Sofio is a lawyer practicing music law, intellectual property law, communications & media and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Joseph practices in Burbank, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Sofio's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael Sofio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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.

Joseph Michael Sofio is one of 94,505 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 Burbank 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 venue, 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 Joseph Michael Sofio

Where is Joseph Michael Sofio's law office located?
Joseph Michael Sofio's law practice is located in Burbank, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Sofio handle?
Joseph Michael Sofio focuses on formation, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Michael Sofio practiced law?
Joseph Michael Sofio has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Joseph Michael Sofio go to law school?
Joseph Michael Sofio earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Joseph Michael Sofio for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Manhattanville College
- 1992
B.A.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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