Atty. Timothy G. Patterson

Atty. Timothy G. Patterson

Timothy G. Patterson is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, erisa, taxation.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy G. Patterson at a glance

Timothy G. Patterson is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and Stanford University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Timothy G. Patterson is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, erisa, taxation
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Timothy practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy G. Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy G. Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Palo Alto 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 Timothy G. Patterson

Where is Timothy G. Patterson's law office located?
Timothy G. Patterson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy G. Patterson handle?
Timothy G. Patterson focuses on employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Timothy G. Patterson practiced law?
Timothy G. Patterson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Timothy G. Patterson go to law school?
Timothy G. Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Timothy G. Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1981
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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