Atty. Rachel B Proffitt

Atty. Rachel B Proffitt

Rachel B Proffitt is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 5 other areas of law. Rachel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Rachel B Proffitt at a glance

Rachel B Proffitt is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of Californa, Hastings College of the Law, (J.D., 2002) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. English, 1999). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rachel B Proffitt is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 5 other areas of law
  • Rachel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Rachel practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rachel B Proffitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rachel B Proffitt 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rachel B Proffitt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rachel B Proffitt

Where is Rachel B Proffitt's law office located?
Rachel B Proffitt's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rachel B Proffitt handle?
Rachel B Proffitt focuses on business, ip, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rachel B Proffitt practiced law?
Rachel B Proffitt has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Rachel B Proffitt go to law school?
Rachel B Proffitt earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. English, 1999).
How can I contact Rachel B Proffitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Californa, Hastings College of the Law,
- 2002
B.A. English
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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