About Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott Karr is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Karr is a partner at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing law for over 29 years, serving clients throughout the state and in federal jurisdictions.
Mr. Karr earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, in 1996. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Northwestern University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics in 1993. During his time at UC Hastings, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in business and intellectual property law.
Mr. Karr concentrates his practice in the areas of business law and intellectual property. He represents clients in matters involving intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, and general business disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Karr has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Prior to joining Cooley LLP, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Mr. Karr is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Santa Clara County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Karr is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of California effectively.
