Atty. David Thomas Bartels

Atty. David Thomas Bartels

David Thomas Bartels is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, complex business litigation, professional liability litigation and 16 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Irvine Irvine 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About David Thomas Bartels at a glance

David Thomas Bartels is a Senior Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Lawrence Bartels LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, ip, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2000), California (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2003), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2005). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2000) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1994). Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Thomas Bartels is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, complex business litigation, professional liability litigation and 16 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices at Lawrence Bartels LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Thomas Bartels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thomas Bartels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Thomas Bartels is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

David Thomas Bartels is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Thomas Bartels

Where is David Thomas Bartels's law office located?
David Thomas Bartels's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Lawrence Bartels LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Thomas Bartels handle?
David Thomas Bartels focuses on business, ip, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Thomas Bartels practiced law?
David Thomas Bartels has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
What languages does David Thomas Bartels speak?
David Thomas Bartels provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David Thomas Bartels go to law school?
David Thomas Bartels earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact David Thomas Bartels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
California State University, Long Beach
- 1994

Languages

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2005

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