Atty. Maura Lea Rees

Atty. Maura Lea Rees

Maura Lea Rees is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, litigation, business litigation & counseling and 7 other areas of law. Maura received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Maura Lea Rees at a glance

Maura Lea Rees is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on copyright, business, ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1997). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1997) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maura Lea Rees is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, litigation, business litigation & counseling and 7 other areas of law
  • Maura received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Maura practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Maura Lea Rees's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 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 Maura Lea Rees

Where is Maura Lea Rees's law office located?
Maura Lea Rees's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maura Lea Rees handle?
Maura Lea Rees focuses on copyright, business, ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Maura Lea Rees practiced law?
Maura Lea Rees has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Maura Lea Rees go to law school?
Maura Lea Rees earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Maura Lea Rees for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1997
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1997

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