Atty. Seth Michael Galanter

Atty. Seth Michael Galanter

Mr. Seth Michael Galanter is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, intellectual property, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Oakland Oakland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth Michael Galanter at a glance

Seth Michael Galanter is a ip, ssd, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1993) and Columbia University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Seth Michael Galanter is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, intellectual property, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Seth received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Seth practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Michael Galanter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Michael Galanter 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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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Seth Michael Galanter is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Seth Michael Galanter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Oakland 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 Seth Michael Galanter

Where is Seth Michael Galanter's law office located?
Seth Michael Galanter's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Michael Galanter handle?
Seth Michael Galanter focuses on ip, ssd, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Seth Michael Galanter practiced law?
Seth Michael Galanter has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Seth Michael Galanter go to law school?
Seth Michael Galanter earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Seth Michael Galanter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1993
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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