Atty. Thomas Elliot Duley

Atty. Thomas Elliot Duley

Thomas Elliot Duley is a lawyer practicing life sciences, intellectual property and technology, technology and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1983, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Elliot Duley at a glance

Thomas Elliot Duley is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dla Piper Llp Us. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. M.Arch., 1983). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Elliot Duley is a lawyer practicing life sciences, intellectual property and technology, technology and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1983, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at DLA Piper LLP (US) in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Elliot Duley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Elliot Duley 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas Elliot Duley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Elliot Duley

Where is Thomas Elliot Duley's law office located?
Thomas Elliot Duley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Dla Piper Llp Us. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Elliot Duley handle?
Thomas Elliot Duley focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Elliot Duley practiced law?
Thomas Elliot Duley has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Elliot Duley go to law school?
Thomas Elliot Duley earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. M.Arch., 1983).
How can I contact Thomas Elliot Duley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1995
B.A. M.Arch.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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