Atty. Matthew Brien Hemington

Atty. Matthew Brien Hemington

Matthew Brien Hemington is a lawyer practicing emerging companies, intellectual property law, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Brien Hemington at a glance

Matthew Brien Hemington is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Brien Hemington is a lawyer practicing emerging companies, intellectual property law, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Matthew practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Brien Hemington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Brien Hemington handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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.

Matthew Brien Hemington 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 Matthew Brien Hemington

Where is Matthew Brien Hemington's law office located?
Matthew Brien Hemington's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Brien Hemington handle?
Matthew Brien Hemington focuses on formation, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Brien Hemington practiced law?
Matthew Brien Hemington has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Matthew Brien Hemington go to law school?
Matthew Brien Hemington earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Matthew Brien Hemington for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1990
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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