Atty. Peter James Whalen

Atty. Peter James Whalen

Peter James Whalen is a lawyer practicing insurance, intellectual property, technology law and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Whalen at a glance

Peter James Whalen is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Clyde Co Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, insurance, and internet. Admitted to practice in California Admitted pro hac vice in various cases pending in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Washington and W (1987). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and University of San Francisco (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter James Whalen is a lawyer practicing insurance, intellectual property, technology law and 9 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Peter practices at Clyde & Co LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Whalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter James Whalen 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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Intellectual Property

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

Peter James Whalen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Peter James Whalen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Francisco 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 Peter James Whalen

Where is Peter James Whalen's law office located?
Peter James Whalen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Clyde Co Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Whalen handle?
Peter James Whalen focuses on business, ip, litigation, insurance, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter James Whalen practiced law?
Peter James Whalen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Peter James Whalen go to law school?
Peter James Whalen earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Peter James Whalen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of San Francisco
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California Admitted pro hac vice in various cases pending in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Washington and W
Admitted: 1987

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