Atty. William Richard Chan

Atty. William Richard Chan

William Richard Chan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About William Richard Chan at a glance

William Richard Chan is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Billy Chan. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Richard Chan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • William practices at The Law Offices of Billy Chan in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Chan's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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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Where is William Richard Chan's law office located?
William Richard Chan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is The Law Offices of Billy Chan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Chan handle?
William Richard Chan focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Richard Chan practiced law?
William Richard Chan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William Richard Chan go to law school?
William Richard Chan earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall
- 2001
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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