Atty. Richard James May

Atty. Richard James May

Richard James May is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, litigation services, product liability. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard James May at a glance

Richard James May is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Schnader Harrison Segal And Lewis Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2004), New York (2004), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Georgetown Law Center (J.D., 2003) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard James May is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, litigation services, product liability
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Richard practices at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard James May 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 James May is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Richard James May is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard James May 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 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 Richard James May

Where is Richard James May's law office located?
Richard James May's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Schnader Harrison Segal And Lewis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James May handle?
Richard James May focuses on ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard James May practiced law?
Richard James May has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Richard James May go to law school?
Richard James May earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Richard James May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown Law Center
- 2003
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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