Atty. William Wayne Oxley

Atty. William Wayne Oxley

William Wayne Oxley is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, intellectual property and 13 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Wayne Oxley at a glance

William Wayne Oxley is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, class action, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1988), Texas (2006), New York (2018), and District of Columbia (2022). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1988) and California State University, Sacramento (B.A. Political, 1985). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Wayne Oxley is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, intellectual property and 13 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Dechert LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Wayne Oxley's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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Class Action

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Los Angeles 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 Wayne Oxley

Where is William Wayne Oxley's law office located?
William Wayne Oxley's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wayne Oxley handle?
William Wayne Oxley focuses on patent, business, ip, class action, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Wayne Oxley practiced law?
William Wayne Oxley has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Wayne Oxley go to law school?
William Wayne Oxley earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Political, 1985).
How can I contact William Wayne Oxley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1988
B.A. Political
California State University, Sacramento
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 2006
New York
Admitted: 2018
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2022

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