Atty. Michael C Hendershot

Atty. Michael C Hendershot

Michael C Hendershot is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Michael C Hendershot at a glance

Michael C Hendershot is a Partner, Litigation Department based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael C Hendershot is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael C Hendershot's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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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

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Where is Michael C Hendershot's law office located?
Michael C Hendershot's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael C Hendershot handle?
Michael C Hendershot focuses on patent, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael C Hendershot practiced law?
Michael C Hendershot has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael C Hendershot go to law school?
Michael C Hendershot earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Michael C Hendershot for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2000
B.S.
University of Southern California
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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