Atty. William James Taylor

Atty. William James Taylor

William James Taylor is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, arbitration, ethics & professional responsibility and 10 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Taylor at a glance

William James Taylor is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1976) and Yale University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Taylor is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, arbitration, ethics & professional responsibility and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William James Taylor's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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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 San Francisco 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 James Taylor

Where is William James Taylor's law office located?
William James Taylor's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Taylor handle?
William James Taylor focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William James Taylor practiced law?
William James Taylor has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William James Taylor go to law school?
William James Taylor earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William James Taylor for a consultation?
You can contact William James Taylor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William James Taylor received?
William James Taylor's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1976
B.A.
Yale University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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