Atty. Richard H. Pearse

Atty. Richard H. Pearse

Richard H. Pearse is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, information technology law, privacy and security counsel for services delivery.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard H. Pearse at a glance

Richard H. Pearse is a ip, securities, and internet attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1995). Educated at Osgoode Hall (LL.B., 1993) and University of Toronto (B.A. Sc., 1977). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard H. Pearse is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, information technology law, privacy and security counsel for services delivery
  • Richard H. received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1977, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Richard H. practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard H. Pearse's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard H. Pearse handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

Richard H. Pearse is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Securities Law

Richard H. Pearse is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Internet & Cyber Law

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

Richard H. Pearse is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 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 Richard H. Pearse

Where is Richard H. Pearse's law office located?
Richard H. Pearse's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard H. Pearse handle?
Richard H. Pearse focuses on ip, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard H. Pearse practiced law?
Richard H. Pearse has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard H. Pearse go to law school?
Richard H. Pearse earned their education at (LL.B., 1993); (B.A. Sc., 1977).
How can I contact Richard H. Pearse for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall
- 1993
B.A. Sc.
University of Toronto
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1995

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