Atty. Paul Edwin McMeans

Atty. Paul Edwin McMeans

Paul Edwin McMeans is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law. Paul received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

San Marcos San Marcos 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Edwin McMeans at a glance

Paul Edwin McMeans is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in San Marcos, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M., 1980) and University of California at Irvine (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Marcos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Edwin McMeans is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Paul practices in San Marcos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Edwin McMeans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Edwin McMeans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Paul Edwin McMeans is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 San Marcos 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 Paul Edwin McMeans

Where is Paul Edwin McMeans's law office located?
Paul Edwin McMeans's law practice is located in San Marcos, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Edwin McMeans handle?
Paul Edwin McMeans focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Edwin McMeans practiced law?
Paul Edwin McMeans has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Paul Edwin McMeans go to law school?
Paul Edwin McMeans earned their education at (LL.M., 1980); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Paul Edwin McMeans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul Edwin McMeans received?
Paul Edwin McMeans's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
University of California at Irvine
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (inactive)
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1988

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