Atty. Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton

Atty. Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton

Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, life sciences / biotechnology. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Florida State University, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton at a glance

Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Foley And Lardner Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2010) and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at George Mason University School of Law J.D. (—) and Florida State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, life sciences / biotechnology
  • Daniel received a B.S. degree from Florida State University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Daniel practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton 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.

Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 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 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 Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton

Where is Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton's law office located?
Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Foley And Lardner Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton handle?
Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton practiced law?
Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Daniel Rittenhouse Shelton go to law school?
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Education

George Mason University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Florida State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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