Atty. Paul Robert Destefano
Paul Robert Destefano is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Paul Robert Destefano is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1975), Alaska (1976), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1980). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 1974) and Dickinson College (B.A. Philosophy, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Robert Destefano is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Paul practices in Palo Alto, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Paul Robert Destefano is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
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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 Palo Alto 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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