Atty. Theodore Cedric Chen

Atty. Theodore Cedric Chen

Theodore Cedric Chen is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, licensing. Theodore Cedric received a degree from University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Theodore Cedric Chen at a glance

Theodore Cedric Chen is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Theodore C. Chen. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), District of Columbia (1993), and California (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1991) and University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco CA University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1987). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Theodore Cedric Chen is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, licensing
  • Theodore Cedric received a degree from University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Theodore Cedric practices at Theodore C. Chen in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Theodore Cedric Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Theodore Cedric Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Securities 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 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 Theodore Cedric Chen

Where is Theodore Cedric Chen's law office located?
Theodore Cedric Chen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Theodore C. Chen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Theodore Cedric Chen handle?
Theodore Cedric Chen focuses on business, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Theodore Cedric Chen practiced law?
Theodore Cedric Chen has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Theodore Cedric Chen go to law school?
Theodore Cedric Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1991
B.S.
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco CA University of Pennsylvania
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
California
Admitted: 2000

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