Atty. Michael Woodrow Devries
Michael Woodrow Devries is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, intellectual property. Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael Woodrow Devries at a Glance
Michael Woodrow Devries is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Kirkland And Ellis Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (2000). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Boalt Hall (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Woodrow Devries
- Michael Woodrow Devries is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, intellectual property
- Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Michael Woodrow Devries's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Woodrow Devries handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael Woodrow Devries
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Woodrow Devries's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Woodrow Devries brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and ip, Michael Woodrow Devries can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Woodrow Devries attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Woodrow Devries Handles in Los Angeles
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