Atty. Daniel Foster
Daniel Foster is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, computer hardware/networking, electronic data management, privacy & discovery and 7 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Computer Hardware/Networking & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Foster at a Glance
Daniel Foster is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1995), District of Columbia (2002), and Washington (2020). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Foster
- Daniel Foster is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, computer hardware/networking, electronic data management, privacy & discovery and 7 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Daniel practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Irvine, CA
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Daniel Foster's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Foster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Patent Law in Irvine
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Intellectual Property in Irvine
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Trade Secrets in Irvine
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Civil Litigation in Irvine
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International Law in Irvine
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
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 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.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Daniel Foster
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Foster's practice in the field of patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Foster brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, and District of Columbia, Daniel Foster can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and trade secrets, Daniel Foster can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Daniel Foster attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Foster Handles in Irvine
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