Atty. Michael Jon Hostetler

Atty. Michael Jon Hostetler

Michael Jon Hostetler is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, life sciences & biotechnology. Michael received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Diego San Diego 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Jon Hostetler at a glance

Michael Jon Hostetler is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Chemistry, 1987). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jon Hostetler is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, life sciences & biotechnology
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jon Hostetler's Areas of Practice

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

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 Jon Hostetler is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 San Diego 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 Jon Hostetler

Where is Michael Jon Hostetler's law office located?
Michael Jon Hostetler's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jon Hostetler handle?
Michael Jon Hostetler focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Jon Hostetler practiced law?
Michael Jon Hostetler has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Jon Hostetler go to law school?
Michael Jon Hostetler earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Chemistry, 1987).
How can I contact Michael Jon Hostetler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2001
B.S. Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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