Experienced IP & Contract Attorney in LA

Rocco Papalia Attorney At Law

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Education: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA Juris Doctorate

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor of Philosophy, Concentration on Science and Technology, May 2008

Certification:

-License to Practice Law (State Bar of California, In Good Standing Since- Nov 2016)

-Real Estate Agent License, (California Department of Real Estate)

Areas of Practice: Intellectual Property- Copyright, Trademark; Licensing; Agency Law; Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Law; Contract Law; Employment Law; Bankruptcy; Consumer Finance

Experience:

Associate Attorney Parker Stanbury LP- February 2019- Present

Reviewing Contracts; Drafting and Revising- Contract Provisions, Demand Letters, Cease and Desist Letters; Assessing Potential Risks, Strengths, and Weaknesses of Legal Problems; Devising Risk Aversion Strategies Particularized for Each Individual’s Circumstances; Communicating Complex Legal Theories Effectively to Non-Attorney Clients In A Personable and Professional Manner; Facilitating Negotiations With Opposing Parties and Counsel; Managing A Heavy Workload and Meeting Crucial Deadlines; Working Individually Without Supervision Within A Team Environment

Solo Practitioner Law Office of Rocco Papalia- November 2016- January 2019

Preformed All Tasks Necessary to Start, Run and Maintain a General and Entertainment Practice and Business; Familiarity With USPTO Search and Registration Systems- TEAS, TESS, eCO; Evaluating Trademark and Copyright Searches, Strengths and Weakness of Marks, Likelihood of Customer Confusion and Advising Non-Attorney Clients of Findings; Evaluating Trademark and Copyright Infringement Issues, Clearance of Use of Intellectual Property; Negotiating Licensing Agreements; Court Appearances;

Law Office of Dimitri Hurt, Law Clerk- October 2015- October 2016

Performed Administrative Tasks Necessary to Maintain A Solo Entertainment Management Business and Assisted in Legal Practice; Researched Cases, Statutes, Codes, and Other Authority; Drafted Pleadings, Motions, and Demand Letters; Reviewed, Negotiated, and Drafted Contracts; Filed Lawsuits; Propounded and Answered Discovery Requests; Performed Screening and Intake from Prospective Clients; Discussed Potential Causes of Action and Legal Strategies with Attorneys

Areas of Interest: Sports, Music, Entertainment, Broadcasting, Production, Business

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