Atty. Todd Elliott Thompson

Atty. Todd Elliott Thompson

Todd Elliott Thompson is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use and intellectual property litigation, general practice. Todd received a M.S. degree from Cornell University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Oakland Oakland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Todd Elliott Thompson at a glance

Todd Elliott Thompson is a Ct. of Appeal 1st Dist. based in Oakland, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on ip and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and California (1986). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1983) and Cornell University (M.S. University, 1979). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Todd Elliott Thompson is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use and intellectual property litigation, general practice
  • Todd received a M.S. degree from Cornell University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Todd practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Todd Elliott Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Elliott Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 Oakland 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

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Where is Todd Elliott Thompson's law office located?
Todd Elliott Thompson's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd Elliott Thompson handle?
Todd Elliott Thompson focuses on ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Todd Elliott Thompson practiced law?
Todd Elliott Thompson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Todd Elliott Thompson go to law school?
Todd Elliott Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.S. University, 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1983
M.S. University
Cornell University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1986

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