Atty. Darin Lee Wessel

Atty. Darin Lee Wessel

Darin Lee Wessel is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, appellate and litigation, business litigation and 10 other areas of law. Darin received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About Darin Lee Wessel at a glance

Darin Lee Wessel is a Partner, Certified Appellate Specialist based in San Diego, California, practicing at Manning | Kass. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California at San Diego (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Darin Lee Wessel is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, appellate and litigation, business litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Darin received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Darin practices at Manning | Kass in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Darin Lee Wessel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darin Lee Wessel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 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 Darin Lee Wessel

Where is Darin Lee Wessel's law office located?
Darin Lee Wessel's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Manning | Kass. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darin Lee Wessel handle?
Darin Lee Wessel focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Darin Lee Wessel practiced law?
Darin Lee Wessel has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Darin Lee Wessel go to law school?
Darin Lee Wessel earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Darin Lee Wessel for a consultation?
You can contact Darin Lee Wessel 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 Darin Lee Wessel received?
Darin Lee Wessel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of California at San Diego
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2000
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007

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