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Sal Lim, IP Attorney in Foster City, California

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Sal Lim is an attorney based in Foster City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP.

Based in
Foster City, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
IP
  • Handles IP matters from Foster City, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

About Sal Lim: Sal Lim is an attorney based in Foster City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Sal Lim

Sal concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sal handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Foster City, California

Sal takes ip matters in Foster City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sal agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Sal Lim — Attorney of California ip experience

Sal Lim is an attorney based in Foster City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP.

Sal Lim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Sal, who practices law in Foster City, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Sal handles ip matters

Sal Lim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Sal, who practices law in Foster City, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Who Sal represents

Sal reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Foster City and the surrounding California area.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Sal Lim

Sal has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

Locations

Sal Lim's office in Foster City

Sal's primary office is at 950 Tower Lane, Suite 1725, Foster City, California, 94404. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP

950 Tower Lane, Suite 1725

Foster City, California 94404

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sal Lim — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sal usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sal charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sal's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sal will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Foster City, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sal

Sal discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sal confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sal's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sal Lim

  • How much does it cost to hire Sal for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sal walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Sal offer a free consultation?

    Sal charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sal's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Sal's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in California typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sal gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sal take my case if I'm outside Foster City?

    Sal is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sal will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Sal?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sal will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sal accepting new ip clients right now?

    Sal's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Foster City, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Sal handles ip matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.

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