Atty. Paula Chertok

Atty. Paula Chertok

Paula Chertok is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust, commercial litigation. Paula received a A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula Chertok at a glance

Paula Chertok is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1991) and Rutgers College (A.B. University, 1976). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paula Chertok is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust, commercial litigation
  • Paula received a A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Paula practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paula Chertok's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula Chertok 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.

Paula Chertok is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Paula Chertok is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Paula Chertok is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Berkeley 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 Paula Chertok

Where is Paula Chertok's law office located?
Paula Chertok's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula Chertok handle?
Paula Chertok focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paula Chertok practiced law?
Paula Chertok has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Paula Chertok go to law school?
Paula Chertok earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B. University, 1976).
How can I contact Paula Chertok for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1991
A.B. University
Rutgers College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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