Atty. Stephen Emery Taylor

Atty. Stephen Emery Taylor

Stephen Emery Taylor is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, financial services law and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a A.B. degree from Williams College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Stephen Emery Taylor at a glance

Stephen Emery Taylor is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Taylor & Patchen, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1985). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D. Order, 1973) and Williams College (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Emery Taylor is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, financial services law and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Williams College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Stephen practices at Taylor & Patchen, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Emery Taylor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Emery Taylor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Emery Taylor is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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Real Estate Law

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

Stephen Emery Taylor is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Stephen Emery Taylor is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Commercial Real Estate

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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 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 Stephen Emery Taylor

Where is Stephen Emery Taylor's law office located?
Stephen Emery Taylor's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Taylor & Patchen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Emery Taylor handle?
Stephen Emery Taylor focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Emery Taylor practiced law?
Stephen Emery Taylor has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Stephen Emery Taylor go to law school?
Stephen Emery Taylor earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Stephen Emery Taylor for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Emery Taylor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Emery Taylor received?
Stephen Emery Taylor's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1973
A.B.
Williams College
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2007

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