Atty. Thomas E. Jurgensen

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.

La Jolla La Jolla 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 Practice

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

Business Formation

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Patent Law

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Contracts

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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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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 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 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 E. Jurgensen

Where is Thomas E. Jurgensen's law office located?
Thomas E. Jurgensen's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. The firm is Optima Law Group, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Jurgensen handle?
Thomas E. Jurgensen focuses on formation, patent, contracts, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas E. Jurgensen practiced law?
Thomas E. Jurgensen has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Thomas E. Jurgensen go to law school?
Thomas E. Jurgensen earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.S. University, 1985).
How can I contact Thomas E. Jurgensen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas E. Jurgensen received?
Thomas E. Jurgensen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1989
M.S. University
Iowa State University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1994
Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Virginia
Admitted: 2014

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