Atty. Michael Daniel Powell
Michael Daniel Powell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings, life sciences litigation. Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 1998, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Redwood Shores, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Michael Daniel Powell at a Glance
Michael Daniel Powell is a Partner based in Redwood Shores, California, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1999). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley (J.D., 1999) and Stanford University Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. University, 1998). Serves clients in Redwood Shores, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Daniel Powell
- Michael Daniel Powell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings, life sciences litigation
- Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 1998, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Redwood Shores, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Daniel Powell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Daniel Powell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Redwood Shores.
Intellectual Property in Redwood Shores
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael Daniel Powell is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Redwood Shores
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Daniel Powell is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
International Law in Redwood Shores
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Michael Daniel Powell is one of 39,787 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Redwood Shores
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 Redwood Shores 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 venue, 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.
Redwood Shores Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Redwood Shores-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Redwood Shores Choose Michael Daniel Powell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Daniel Powell's practice in the field of ip, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Daniel Powell brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, litigation, and international, Michael Daniel Powell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Redwood Shores
A Redwood Shores-based practice means Michael Daniel Powell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Daniel Powell Handles in Redwood Shores
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