Atty. Thomas E. Jurgensen
Thomas E. Jurgensen is a strategist, attorney and entrepreneur with over 32 years’ experience in business strategy, corporate formation, fundraising, corporate partnering, business development and intellectual property in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, consumer products, high technology and professional services.
Biotechnology & More Attorney · Serving La Jolla, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Thomas E. Jurgensen at a Glance
Thomas E. Jurgensen is an Of Counsel based in La Jolla, California, practicing at Optima Law Group, APC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, patent, contracts, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1989), California (1994), and Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Virginia (2014). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Iowa State University (M.S. University, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas E. Jurgensen
- Thomas E. Jurgensen is a strategist, attorney and entrepreneur with over 32 years’ experience in business strategy, corporate formation, fundraising, corporate partnering, business development and intellectual property in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, consumer products, high technology and professional services
- He has deep legal experience in Corporate and Securities Law, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution and all varieties of Agreements
- He was the Founder of Six other companies, including Jurgensen Villasenor, APC, Catalyst Law Group, APC, and Allylix, Inc. He has served as a senior executive and on numerous for-profit and not-for-profit Boards in a number of organizations, including Allylix, Medwaves, Molecular Biosystems, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The Nicholas Conor Institute and The California Center for Sustainable Energy, and as Associate General Counsel for Ligand Pharmaceuticals and as Intellectual Property Counsel for the 3M Corporation
- Mr. Jurgensen is currently General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Organovo, Inc. As the original founder of Optima Law Group, he continues to be available to support Optima Law Group’s attorneys and clients
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas E. Jurgensen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Jurgensen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in La Jolla.
Business Formation in La Jolla
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Patent Law in La Jolla
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Contracts in La Jolla
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Business & Corporate Law in La Jolla
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in La Jolla
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in La Jolla
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 La Jolla 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.
La Jolla Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a La Jolla-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 La Jolla Choose Thomas E. Jurgensen
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 E. Jurgensen's practice in the field of formation, patent, contracts, business, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas E. Jurgensen brings 37+ 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 Minnesota, California, and Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Virginia, Thomas E. Jurgensen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, patent, and contracts, Thomas E. Jurgensen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in La Jolla
A La Jolla-based practice means Thomas E. Jurgensen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas E. Jurgensen Handles in La Jolla
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