Atty. Stephen William Clinton

Atty. Stephen William Clinton

Stephen William Clinton is a lawyer practicing emerging growth companies, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions and 8 other areas of law. Stephen received a degree from San Jose State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen William Clinton at a glance

Stephen William Clinton is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at San Jose State University (Master, 1994). Active member of •California State Bar •Santa Clara County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Association for Corporate Growth, Silicon Valley •The Churchill Club •SV Forum. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen William Clinton is a lawyer practicing emerging growth companies, venture capital, cross-border mergers and acquisitions and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a degree from San Jose State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Stephen practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen William Clinton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 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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Common questions about Stephen William Clinton

Where is Stephen William Clinton's law office located?
Stephen William Clinton's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen William Clinton handle?
Stephen William Clinton focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen William Clinton practiced law?
Stephen William Clinton has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Stephen William Clinton go to law school?
Stephen William Clinton earned their education at (Master, 1994).
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Education

Master
San Jose State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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