Atty. Michael James Dalton

Atty. Michael James Dalton

Michael James Dalton is a lawyer practicing business and corporate, intellectual property. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael James Dalton at a glance

Michael James Dalton is a Managing Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1984) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. University, 1977). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Dalton is a lawyer practicing business and corporate, intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Dalton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Dalton 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.

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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 James Dalton 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 Oakland 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 James Dalton

Where is Michael James Dalton's law office located?
Michael James Dalton's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Donahue Fitzgerald LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Dalton handle?
Michael James Dalton focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James Dalton practiced law?
Michael James Dalton has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael James Dalton go to law school?
Michael James Dalton earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact Michael James Dalton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley
- 1984
B.A. University
University of California, Berkeley
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984

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