Atty. Paul William Skjerven

Atty. Paul William Skjerven

Paul William Skjerven is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate transaction, general practice. Paul received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Jose San Jose 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Paul William Skjerven at a glance

Paul William Skjerven is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Law Office of Paul Skjerven. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1991) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1986). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul William Skjerven is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate transaction, general practice
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Paul practices at Law Office of Paul Skjerven in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul William Skjerven's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul William Skjerven 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Jose 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 William Skjerven

Where is Paul William Skjerven's law office located?
Paul William Skjerven's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Law Office of Paul Skjerven. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul William Skjerven handle?
Paul William Skjerven focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul William Skjerven practiced law?
Paul William Skjerven has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Paul William Skjerven go to law school?
Paul William Skjerven earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1991
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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