Atty. Michael Gerald Schwartz

Atty. Michael Gerald Schwartz

Michael Gerald Schwartz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Gerald Schwartz at a glance

Michael Gerald Schwartz is a Partner based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California U.S. (1998). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1998) and Middlebury College (B.A. History, 1993). Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Gerald Schwartz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at DLA Piper LLP in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerald Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

Michael Gerald Schwartz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 East 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

Common questions about Michael Gerald Schwartz

Where is Michael Gerald Schwartz's law office located?
Michael Gerald Schwartz's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerald Schwartz handle?
Michael Gerald Schwartz focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Gerald Schwartz practiced law?
Michael Gerald Schwartz has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Gerald Schwartz go to law school?
Michael Gerald Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. History, 1993).
How can I contact Michael Gerald Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1998
B.A. History
Middlebury College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1998

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