Atty. William John Brutocao

Atty. William John Brutocao

William John Brutocao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, appellate practice and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Brutocao at a glance

William John Brutocao is an Of Counsel based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Sheldon Mak & Anderson. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and South (1977). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1977) and Cornell University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Francisco and Los Angeles County (Member, Vice-Chair Arbitration Committee, 1984-1987) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Brutocao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, appellate practice and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Sheldon Mak & Anderson in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William John Brutocao's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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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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 Pasadena 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 John Brutocao

Where is William John Brutocao's law office located?
William John Brutocao's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Sheldon Mak & Anderson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Brutocao handle?
William John Brutocao focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William John Brutocao practiced law?
William John Brutocao has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William John Brutocao go to law school?
William John Brutocao earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William John Brutocao for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William John Brutocao received?
William John Brutocao's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1977
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and South
Admitted: 1977

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