Atty. Nancy Lynn Tompkins

Atty. Nancy Lynn Tompkins

Nancy Lynn Tompkins is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, intellectual property litigation. Nancy received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy Lynn Tompkins at a glance

Nancy Lynn Tompkins is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kerr And Wagstaffe Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits (1996). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nancy Lynn Tompkins is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, intellectual property litigation
  • Nancy received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Nancy practices at Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Lynn Tompkins's Areas of Practice

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

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 Lynn Tompkins

Where is Nancy Lynn Tompkins's law office located?
Nancy Lynn Tompkins's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kerr And Wagstaffe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Lynn Tompkins handle?
Nancy Lynn Tompkins focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nancy Lynn Tompkins practiced law?
Nancy Lynn Tompkins has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Nancy Lynn Tompkins go to law school?
Nancy Lynn Tompkins earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Nancy Lynn Tompkins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Nancy Lynn Tompkins received?
Nancy Lynn Tompkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1996

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