Atty. Thomas Arthur Counts

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.

San Francisco San Francisco 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Arthur Counts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Arthur Counts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Probate

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Copyright Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 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 Thomas Arthur Counts

Where is Thomas Arthur Counts's law office located?
Thomas Arthur Counts's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Arthur Counts handle?
Thomas Arthur Counts focuses on patent, trademark, probate, copyright, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Arthur Counts practiced law?
Thomas Arthur Counts has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Thomas Arthur Counts go to law school?
Thomas Arthur Counts earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B. Stanford, 1983).
How can I contact Thomas Arthur Counts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley School of Law
- 1990
A.B. Stanford
Stanford University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
Oregon
Admitted: 2024

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