Atty. Richard Nessary

Atty. Richard Nessary

Richard Nessary is a lawyer practicing trademarks, advertising law, litigation and 1 other area of law. Richard received a degree from University of California at Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Nessary at a glance

Richard Nessary is a Facebook Inc. based in San Mateo, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles, CA Illinois IT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago IL University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Nessary is a lawyer practicing trademarks, advertising law, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a degree from University of California at Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Richard practices in San Mateo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Nessary's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Mateo 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 Nessary

Where is Richard Nessary's law office located?
Richard Nessary's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Nessary handle?
Richard Nessary focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Nessary practiced law?
Richard Nessary has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard Nessary go to law school?
Richard Nessary earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Richard Nessary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles, CA Illinois IT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago IL University of California at Los Angeles
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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