Atty. Tom Hunter

Atty. Tom Hunter

Tom Hunter is a lawyer practicing ip portfolio development, reexaminations & reissues, analyses of competitor & target ip and 4 other areas of law. Tom received a B.A. degree from Bard College in 1974, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Oakland Oakland 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (650) 549-9105

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About Tom Hunter at a glance

Tom Hunter is an Of Counsel based in Oakland, California, practicing at Weaver Austin Villeneuve And Sampson Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Bard College (B.A. Physics, 1974). Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Hunter is a lawyer practicing ip portfolio development, reexaminations & reissues, analyses of competitor & target ip and 4 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.A. degree from Bard College in 1974, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Tom practices at Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson, LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Hunter's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Civil 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 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 venue, 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 Tom Hunter

Where is Tom Hunter's law office located?
Tom Hunter's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Weaver Austin Villeneuve And Sampson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Hunter handle?
Tom Hunter focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tom Hunter practiced law?
Tom Hunter has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Tom Hunter go to law school?
Tom Hunter earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Physics, 1974).
How can I contact Tom Hunter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1993
B.A. Physics
Bard College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1993

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