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Atty. Michael David Stern

Atty. Michael David Stern

Michael David Stern is a lawyer practicing intellectual property protection and licensing, business law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a M.A. degree from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England in 1972, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Michael David Stern at a glance

Michael David Stern is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Cooley LLP. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1983) and Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (M.A. Columbia, 1972). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael David Stern is a lawyer practicing intellectual property protection and licensing, business law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England in 1972, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Michael practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Michael David Stern's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael David Stern practiced law?
Michael David Stern has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Michael David Stern go to law school?
Michael David Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.A. Columbia, 1972).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1983
M.A. Columbia
Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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