Atty. Michael Curtis Purvis

Atty. Michael Curtis Purvis

Mr. Michael Curtis Purvis is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, intellectual property, general business.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Curtis Purvis at a glance

Michael Curtis Purvis is a business, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984), District of Columbia (1993), and New York (1994). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1984) and Louisiana State University (B.A. University, 1979). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Curtis Purvis is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, intellectual property, general business
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Curtis Purvis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Curtis Purvis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Curtis Purvis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Michael Curtis Purvis is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Santa Barbara 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 Michael Curtis Purvis

Where is Michael Curtis Purvis's law office located?
Michael Curtis Purvis's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Curtis Purvis handle?
Michael Curtis Purvis focuses on business, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Curtis Purvis practiced law?
Michael Curtis Purvis has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael Curtis Purvis go to law school?
Michael Curtis Purvis earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. University, 1979).
How can I contact Michael Curtis Purvis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1984
B.A. University
Louisiana State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994

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