Atty. Robert Scott Wales

Atty. Robert Scott Wales

Mr. Robert Scott Wales is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Robert Scott Wales at a glance

Robert Scott Wales is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Hogan Lovells US LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1995), District of Columbia (1997), and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States District Court for the Northern (1998). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1995) and George Washington University Law School, Washington DC University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL University of Alabama (Chemical Engineering, 1989). Active member of American Bar Association Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robert Scott Wales is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a degree from George Washington University Law School, Washington DC, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Robert practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Wales's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Robert Scott Wales is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Robert Scott Wales is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Robert Scott Wales

Where is Robert Scott Wales's law office located?
Robert Scott Wales's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Hogan Lovells US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Wales handle?
Robert Scott Wales focuses on patent, real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Scott Wales practiced law?
Robert Scott Wales has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Robert Scott Wales go to law school?
Robert Scott Wales earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (Chemical Engineering, 1989).
How can I contact Robert Scott Wales for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1995
Chemical Engineering
George Washington University Law School, Washington DC University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL University of Alabama
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States District Court for the Northern
Admitted: 1998

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