Atty. Laura Cella Gustafson

Atty. Laura Cella Gustafson

Laura Cella Gustafson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, advertising, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law. Laura received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Cella Gustafson at a glance

Laura Cella Gustafson is a Senior Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1997) and Cornell University (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura Cella Gustafson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, advertising, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Laura practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Cella Gustafson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Cella Gustafson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark 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.

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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 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 Laura Cella Gustafson

Where is Laura Cella Gustafson's law office located?
Laura Cella Gustafson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Cella Gustafson handle?
Laura Cella Gustafson focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laura Cella Gustafson practiced law?
Laura Cella Gustafson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Laura Cella Gustafson go to law school?
Laura Cella Gustafson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Laura Cella Gustafson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1997
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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