James W. Morando, Partner
James Morando is a senior trial partner who has a diverse litigation practice with a particular emphasis in technology, intellectual property and other complex litigation. Founder and forner chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, Mr. Morando's extensive experience includesproviding advise, counseling and handling disputes relating to patent, antitrust, copyright, trademark, trade secret, internet, software, computer performance, and other technology and licensing.
Trusted by clients for 30 years, James Morando is well known for his special talents in translating the complicated, technical, and/or the scientific into a simple and compelling language that is understood by juries and judges. He is chosen to serve as primary counsel repeatedly for his wise judgment, strategic skills, and his ability to manage the financial aspects of a case that result in winning solutions. To his clients he is a trusted adviser, a financially perceptive case evaluator, and a highly effective litigation strategist.
Mr. Morando has tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts, as well as in complex arbitration proceedings. He also has significant experience in handling numerous multi-party mediations and related ADR proceedings. He has a nationwide practice and is admitted to practice before the Federal and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court as well as numerous U.S. District Courts throughout the nation. Mr. Morando is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is named as a Northern California Super Lawyer in 2007 and 2008.