Atty. Sean David Whaley

Atty. Sean David Whaley

Sean David Whaley is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property. Sean received a degree from Massachusetts Inst of Tech, Cambridge, MA, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Sean David Whaley at a glance

Sean David Whaley is a ip and litigation attorney based in Sunnyvale, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Admitted to The State Bar of California (2015). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2008) and Massachusetts Inst of Tech, Cambridge, MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 2005). Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean David Whaley is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • Sean received a degree from Massachusetts Inst of Tech, Cambridge, MA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Sean practices in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean David Whaley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean David Whaley 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Sunnyvale 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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Where is Sean David Whaley's law office located?
Sean David Whaley's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean David Whaley handle?
Sean David Whaley focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sean David Whaley practiced law?
Sean David Whaley has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Sean David Whaley go to law school?
Sean David Whaley earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2008
B.S.
Massachusetts Inst of Tech, Cambridge, MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Admitted to The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2015

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