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Atty. Bruce David Whitley

Atty. Bruce David Whitley

Bruce David Whitley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business formation and maintenance counseling, intellectual property licensing and 5 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.A.B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce David Whitley at a glance

Bruce David Whitley is a Partner based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at Silicon Edge Law Group Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), and U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bruce David Whitley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business formation and maintenance counseling, intellectual property licensing and 5 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A.B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Bruce practices at Silicon Edge Law Group LLP in Pleasanton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce David Whitley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Bruce David Whitley is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bruce David Whitley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Bruce David Whitley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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

IP Licensing

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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 Pleasanton 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 Bruce David Whitley

Where is Bruce David Whitley's law office located?
Bruce David Whitley's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is Silicon Edge Law Group Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce David Whitley handle?
Bruce David Whitley focuses on formation, employment, business, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce David Whitley practiced law?
Bruce David Whitley has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Bruce David Whitley go to law school?
Bruce David Whitley earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Bruce David Whitley for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce David Whitley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce David Whitley received?
Bruce David Whitley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989

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