Atty. David Brian Ritchie

Atty. David Brian Ritchie

David Brian Ritchie is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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About David Brian Ritchie at a glance

David Brian Ritchie is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Nixon Peabody LLP. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and Nevada U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California U.S. Cou (1996). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1983) and California Institute of Technology (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Los Angeles and American (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Brian Ritchie is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • David practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto 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 substantiand 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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Where is David Brian Ritchie's law office located?
David Brian Ritchie's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David Brian Ritchie practiced law?
David Brian Ritchie has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did David Brian Ritchie go to law school?
David Brian Ritchie earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has David Brian Ritchie receiandd?
David Brian Ritchie's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1983
B.S.
California Institute of Technology
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
Nevada U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1996

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