Atty. Tyler Atkinson
Tyler represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, public entity litigation, and high-stakes disputes. His clients range from individuals and closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
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About Tyler Atkinson at a glance
Tyler Atkinson is an attorney based in San Jose, California, practforg at McManis Faulkner. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2008). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2008) and University of California - Santa Cruz (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyers, 2023 (2026). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tyler represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, public entity litigation, and high-stakes disputes
- His clients range from individuals and closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies
- Tyler also frequently represents defendants and victims in criminal cases
- His combined civil and criminal practices have helped him gain considerable experience in courtrooms throughout the Bay Area
- His representation of criminal defendants facing potential civil claims, and civil clients with potential criminal exposure, has given Tyler valuable perspective on the interplay of civil law and criminal justice
- Tyler also frequently assists in negotiations and crisis management, counseling corporate and executive clients in sensitive matters that require careful handling
- He has experience in a variety of media, publicity, internet, privacy, and free speech matters
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. 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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