Atty. Michael Daniel Powell

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.

Redwood Shores Redwood Shores 27 Years Experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

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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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Daniel Powell 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

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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International Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Daniel Powell

Where is Michael Daniel Powell's law office located?
Michael Daniel Powell's law practice is located in Redwood Shores, California. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Daniel Powell handle?
Michael Daniel Powell focuses on ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Daniel Powell practiced law?
Michael Daniel Powell has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Daniel Powell go to law school?
Michael Daniel Powell earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (M.B.A. University, 1998).
How can I contact Michael Daniel Powell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley
- 1999
M.B.A. University
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1999

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