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Atty. William A. Finkelstein

Atty. William A. Finkelstein

William A. Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademark, ip licensing and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About William A. Finkelstein at a glance

William A. Finkelstein is a Senior Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Steptoe LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970), New York (1973), and California (2001). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D. New, 1970) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1967). Active member of Century City, Santa Monica and American Bar Associations State Bar of California International Trademark Association American Property Law Association The Corporate Bar. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademark, ip licensing and 2 other areas of law
  • William A. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William A. practices at Steptoe LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Finkelstein's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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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IP Licensing

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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 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 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 William A. Finkelstein

Where is William A. Finkelstein's law office located?
William A. Finkelstein's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Steptoe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Finkelstein handle?
William A. Finkelstein focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William A. Finkelstein practiced law?
William A. Finkelstein has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William A. Finkelstein go to law school?
William A. Finkelstein earned their education at (J.D. New, 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William A. Finkelstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
Boston University School of Law
- 1970
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
New York
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 2001

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