Atty. Thomas Matthew Coester

Atty. Thomas Matthew Coester

Thomas Matthew Coester is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, trademark application. Thomas received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Iowa in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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About Thomas Matthew Coester at a glance

Thomas Matthew Coester is an Of Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP. They haand 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (1997). Educated at University of Iowa School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Iowa (B.S.E.E., 1991). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Matthew Coester is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, trademark application
  • Thomas received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Iowa in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Thomas practices at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP in Los Angeles, CA

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Los Angeles 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 substantiand 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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Where is Thomas Matthew Coester's law office located?
Thomas Matthew Coester's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Thomas Matthew Coester practiced law?
Thomas Matthew Coester has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Thomas Matthew Coester earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.E.E., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa School of Law
- 1994
B.S.E.E.
University of Iowa
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 1997

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