Atty. Philip Hicks Behrens

Atty. Philip Hicks Behrens

Philip Hicks Behrens is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, labor & employment, licensing and 1 other area of law. Philip received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2004, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Oakland Oakland 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Hicks Behrens at a glance

Philip Hicks Behrens is a employment, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California (2012). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, School of Law, Boalt Hall (J.D., 2010) and Harvard University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco (Member, Committee for Court Funding) Alameda County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Hicks Behrens is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, labor & employment, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2004, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Philip practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Hicks Behrens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Hicks Behrens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

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

Philip Hicks Behrens 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.

Philip Hicks Behrens is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Philip Hicks Behrens is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Oakland 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 Philip Hicks Behrens

Where is Philip Hicks Behrens's law office located?
Philip Hicks Behrens's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Hicks Behrens handle?
Philip Hicks Behrens focuses on employment, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip Hicks Behrens practiced law?
Philip Hicks Behrens has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Philip Hicks Behrens go to law school?
Philip Hicks Behrens earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Philip Hicks Behrens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley, School of Law, Boalt Hall
- 2010
B.A.
Harvard University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 2012

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