Atty. William Joseph Kolegraff

Atty. William Joseph Kolegraff

William Joseph Kolegraff is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark infringement litigation, trade secret misappropriation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S.E.E. degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Irvine Irvine 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (949) 868-4847 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Joseph Kolegraff at a glance

William Joseph Kolegraff is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Thomas Whitelaw. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1996). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1996) and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (B.S.E.E. Digital, 1981). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Joseph Kolegraff is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark infringement litigation, trade secret misappropriation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.E.E. degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Thomas Whitelaw in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Kolegraff's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

William Joseph Kolegraff is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Joseph Kolegraff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Joseph Kolegraff is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

William Joseph Kolegraff is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

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 Irvine 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Irvine or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Kolegraff

Where is William Joseph Kolegraff's law office located?
William Joseph Kolegraff's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Thomas Whitelaw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Kolegraff handle?
William Joseph Kolegraff focuses on trademark, real estate, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Joseph Kolegraff practiced law?
William Joseph Kolegraff has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Joseph Kolegraff go to law school?
William Joseph Kolegraff earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.E.E. Digital, 1981).
How can I contact William Joseph Kolegraff for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Kolegraff 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.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1996
B.S.E.E. Digital
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1996

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.