Atty. William John James

Atty. William John James

William John James is a lawyer practicing patent application, communications / media. William received a B.S.M.E. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Cupertino Cupertino 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About William John James at a glance

William John James is a Partner based in Cupertino, California, practicing at Van Pelt Yi And James Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1994) and United States Naval Academy (B.S.M.E., 1986). Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association. Serands clients in Cupertino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William John James is a lawyer practicing patent application, communications / media
  • William received a B.S.M.E. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP in Cupertino, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William John James's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Entertainment & Sports 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 Cupertino 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 James

Where is William John James's law office located?
William John James's law practice is located in Cupertino, California. The firm is Van Pelt Yi And James Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John James handle?
William John James focuses on patent, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William John James practiced law?
William John James has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William John James go to law school?
William John James earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.M.E., 1986).
How can I contact William John James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1994
B.S.M.E.
United States Naval Academy
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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