Atty. Thomas Arthur Counts
Thomas Arthur Counts is a lawyer practicing estate planning and probate, copyright, it/e-commerce and 18 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Copyright & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Arthur Counts at a Glance
Thomas Arthur Counts is a Partner, Litigation Department based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, probate, copyright, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and Oregon (2024). Educated at University of California Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Stanford University (A.B. Stanford, 1983). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Arthur Counts
- Thomas Arthur Counts is a lawyer practicing estate planning and probate, copyright, it/e-commerce and 18 other areas of law
- Thomas received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Thomas practices at Paul Hastings LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Thomas Arthur Counts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Arthur Counts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Patent Law in San Francisco
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Trademark Law in San Francisco
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Probate in San Francisco
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Copyright Law in San Francisco
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Estate Planning & Probate in San Francisco
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Thomas Arthur Counts
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Arthur Counts's practice in the field of patent, trademark, probate, copyright, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Arthur Counts brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Oregon, Thomas Arthur Counts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and probate, Thomas Arthur Counts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Thomas Arthur Counts attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas Arthur Counts Handles in San Francisco
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