Atty. Nathaniel R. Scharn
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About Nathaniel R. Scharn at a glance
Nathaniel R. Scharn is a business, ip, litigation, appellate, and energy attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/scharn-nathaniel-r/
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Nathaniel R. Scharn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathaniel R. Scharn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nathaniel R. Scharn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Nathaniel R. Scharn is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nathaniel R. Scharn is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Nathaniel R. Scharn is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Nathaniel R. Scharn is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
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 Irvine 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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