Atty. Scott Alan Herbst

Atty. Scott Alan Herbst

Mr. Scott Alan Herbst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property counseling, litigation, trial and 11 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (650) 715-0107

Profile Summary

About Scott Alan Herbst at a glance

Scott Alan Herbst is a patent, business, ip, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994), District of Columbia (1996), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at GMI Engineering & Mgt Inst, Flint MI General Motors Institute(B.S., 1989 Wayne State Univ Law School, Detroit MI (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Scott Alan Herbst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property counseling, litigation, trial and 11 other areas of law
  • Scott received a degree from GMI Engineering & Mgt Inst, Flint MI, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Scott practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Alan Herbst's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Scott Alan Herbst is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Scott Alan Herbst is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

Scott Alan Herbst is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Alan Herbst

Where is Scott Alan Herbst's law office located?
Scott Alan Herbst's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Alan Herbst handle?
Scott Alan Herbst focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Alan Herbst practiced law?
Scott Alan Herbst has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Scott Alan Herbst go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Scott Alan Herbst received?
Scott Alan Herbst's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

GMI Engineering & Mgt Inst, Flint MI General Motors Institute(B.S., 1989 Wayne State Univ Law School, Detroit MI
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

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