Atty. Matthew Rawlinson

Atty. Matthew Rawlinson

Matthew Rawlinson is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property, public company representation and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1992, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Rawlinson at a glance

Matthew Rawlinson is a Partner, Office Managing Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in California Indiana (2004). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1996) and Yale University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Rawlinson is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property, public company representation and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1992, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Rawlinson's Areas of Practice

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

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

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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 Menlo Park 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 Rawlinson

Where is Matthew Rawlinson's law office located?
Matthew Rawlinson's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Rawlinson handle?
Matthew Rawlinson focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Rawlinson practiced law?
Matthew Rawlinson has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew Rawlinson go to law school?
Matthew Rawlinson earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Matthew Rawlinson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Yale University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California Indiana
Admitted: 2004

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