Atty. Brian Ward Dewitt

Atty. Brian Ward Dewitt

Brian Ward Dewitt is a lawyer practicing business law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Riverside in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Diego San Diego 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (858) 221-4129

Profile Summary

About Brian Ward Dewitt at a glance

Brian Ward Dewitt is a QUALCOMM Inc. based in San Diego, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1987), U.S. Supreme Court (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1993). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Riverside (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County (Delegate to State Bar Convention, 1995-1999) and American (Member, Franchising Forum) Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Franchise Law Committee) Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Ward Dewitt is a lawyer practicing business law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Riverside in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Brian practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Ward Dewitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Ward Dewitt 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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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 San Diego 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 venue, 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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Where is Brian Ward Dewitt's law office located?
Brian Ward Dewitt's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Ward Dewitt handle?
Brian Ward Dewitt focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Ward Dewitt practiced law?
Brian Ward Dewitt has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Brian Ward Dewitt go to law school?
Brian Ward Dewitt earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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What awards or recognition has Brian Ward Dewitt received?
Brian Ward Dewitt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Riverside
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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