Atty. William Walter Schaal

Atty. William Walter Schaal

William Walter Schaal is a lawyer practicing ip related business transactions, litigation support, patent and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William Walter Schaal at a glance

William Walter Schaal is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tr (1992). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1992) and University of California at San Diego (B.S.E.E. Management, 1988). Active member of Orange County Bar Association (Member, Section on: Technology Law) Orange County Patent Law Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Walter Schaal is a lawyer practicing ip related business transactions, litigation support, patent and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Walter Schaal's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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Real Estate Law

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

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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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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 Costa Mesa 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 Walter Schaal

Where is William Walter Schaal's law office located?
William Walter Schaal's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Walter Schaal handle?
William Walter Schaal focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Walter Schaal practiced law?
William Walter Schaal has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William Walter Schaal go to law school?
William Walter Schaal earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E. Management, 1988).
How can I contact William Walter Schaal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1992
B.S.E.E. Management
University of California at San Diego
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tr
Admitted: 1992

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