Atty. Stuart David Smolen

Atty. Stuart David Smolen

Stuart David Smolen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property transactions, health care, licensing and 4 other areas of law. Stuart received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (628) 786-5132

Profile Summary

About Stuart David Smolen at a glance

Stuart David Smolen is a Dir., IP based in San Francisco, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), District of Columbia (1997), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.S. Physics, 1988). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart David Smolen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property transactions, health care, licensing and 4 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stuart practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart David Smolen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart David Smolen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 venue, 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 Stuart David Smolen

Where is Stuart David Smolen's law office located?
Stuart David Smolen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart David Smolen handle?
Stuart David Smolen focuses on patent, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stuart David Smolen practiced law?
Stuart David Smolen has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stuart David Smolen go to law school?
Stuart David Smolen earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Physics, 1988).
How can I contact Stuart David Smolen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1995
B.S. Physics
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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