Atty. Steven Michael Colby

Atty. Steven Michael Colby

Steven Michael Colby is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, patent application and 1 other area of law. Steven received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Steven Michael Colby at a glance

Steven Michael Colby is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Peters, Verny & Jones, L.L.P.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (JD, 2004) and Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Oberlin Coll, Oberlin, OH (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven Michael Colby is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, patent application and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Steven practices at Peters, Verny & Jones, L.L.P. in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Michael Colby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Michael Colby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Michael Colby

Where is Steven Michael Colby's law office located?
Steven Michael Colby's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Peters, Verny & Jones, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Michael Colby handle?
Steven Michael Colby focuses on patent, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven Michael Colby practiced law?
Steven Michael Colby has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Steven Michael Colby go to law school?
Steven Michael Colby earned their education at (JD, 2004); (—).
How can I contact Steven Michael Colby for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2004
Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Oberlin Coll, Oberlin, OH
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005

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