Atty. Michael William Stebbins

Atty. Michael William Stebbins

Michael William Stebbins is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, employment counseling and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Jose San Jose 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael William Stebbins at a glance

Michael William Stebbins is a Silicon Valley Law Group based in San Jose, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1988) and Stanford University (A.B. English, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael William Stebbins is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, employment counseling and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael William Stebbins's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 William Stebbins 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 Jose 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 William Stebbins

Where is Michael William Stebbins's law office located?
Michael William Stebbins's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael William Stebbins handle?
Michael William Stebbins focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael William Stebbins practiced law?
Michael William Stebbins has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael William Stebbins go to law school?
Michael William Stebbins earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B. English, 1985).
How can I contact Michael William Stebbins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael William Stebbins received?
Michael William Stebbins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1988
A.B. English
Stanford University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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