Atty. Robert Jay Gorlin
Robert Jay Gorlin is a lawyer practicing computers and software, business law, international law and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jay Gorlin at a Glance
Robert Jay Gorlin is a contracts, business, ip, international, and internet attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1985) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1980). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jay Gorlin
- Robert Jay Gorlin is a lawyer practicing computers and software, business law, international law and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Robert practices in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Jay Gorlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jay Gorlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Contracts in San Francisco
Robert Jay Gorlin is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Jay Gorlin is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert Jay Gorlin is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
International Law in San Francisco
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Robert Jay Gorlin is one of 39,787 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →
Internet & Cyber Law in San Francisco
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Robert Jay Gorlin is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Robert Jay Gorlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Jay Gorlin's practice in the field of contracts, business, ip, international, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jay Gorlin brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and ip, Robert Jay Gorlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Robert Jay Gorlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert Jay Gorlin Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Jay Gorlin has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert Jay Gorlin directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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