Atty. Patrick J Kernan

Atty. Patrick J Kernan

Patrick J Kernan is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, land use & zoning, business law and 6 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from St.

Sacramento Sacramento 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Patrick J Kernan at a glance

Patrick J Kernan is a employment, business, real estate, ip, and zoning attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1976), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1976), Minnesota (1977), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1977). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1976) and St. John's University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alameda County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick J Kernan is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, land use & zoning, business law and 6 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Patrick practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick J Kernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J Kernan 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.

Patrick J Kernan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Patrick J Kernan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Patrick J Kernan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Patrick J Kernan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Patrick J Kernan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Sacramento 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 Patrick J Kernan

Where is Patrick J Kernan's law office located?
Patrick J Kernan's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick J Kernan handle?
Patrick J Kernan focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Patrick J Kernan practiced law?
Patrick J Kernan has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Patrick J Kernan go to law school?
Patrick J Kernan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Patrick J Kernan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Patrick J Kernan received?
Patrick J Kernan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1976
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1976
Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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