Tyler represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, public entity litigation, and high-stakes disputes. His clients range from individuals and closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Tyler also frequently represents defendants and victims in criminal cases. His combined civil and criminal practices have helped him gain considerable experience in courtrooms throughout the Bay Area. His representation of criminal defendants facing potential civil claims, and civil clients with potential criminal exposure, has given Tyler valuable perspective on the interplay of civil law and criminal justice.
Tyler also frequently assists in negotiations and crisis management, counseling corporate and executive clients in sensitive matters that require careful handling. He has experience in a variety of media, publicity, internet, privacy, and free speech matters.
- E-mail: tatkinson@mcmanislaw.com
- Direct Phone Number: 408-279-8700
- Phone Number: 408-279-8700
- Lawyer Page: https://www.mcmanislaw.com/people/lawyers/tyler-atkinson
- 50 West San Fernando Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
- University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, Dean's List
- University of California - Santa Cruz, B.A., honors, Phi Beta Kappa
- National University of Singapore
- California, The State Bar of California, 2008
- Notre Dame Law School - Honor Council
- Journal of Legislation - Executive Editor
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) - Past Chair of the County Bar Civil Practice Committee
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) - Past Member, Finance Committee
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) - Civil Practice Committee
- Legal Counseling Office at Stanford University - Managing Attorney
- Lincoln Law School of San Jose - Professor of Remedies
- Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) - Content Attorney
- American Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Santa Cruz County - Member Board of Directors
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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