Atty. Nancy Joe Appel

Atty. Nancy Joe Appel

Nancy Joe Appel is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal trials and appeals, business litigation, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law. Nancy received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University, The Edmund A.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy Joe Appel at a glance

Nancy Joe Appel is an Anti-Defamation League based in San Francisco, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2003). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1998) and Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nancy Joe Appel is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal trials and appeals, business litigation, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Nancy received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Nancy practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Joe Appel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Joe Appel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Francisco 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 Nancy Joe Appel

Where is Nancy Joe Appel's law office located?
Nancy Joe Appel's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Joe Appel handle?
Nancy Joe Appel focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nancy Joe Appel practiced law?
Nancy Joe Appel has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Nancy Joe Appel go to law school?
Nancy Joe Appel earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Nancy Joe Appel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1998
B.S.
Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2003

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