Atty. Darren M. Risley Kerstein

Atty. Darren M. Risley Kerstein

Darren M. Risley Kerstein is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, private equity & venture capital.

San Francisco San Francisco 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Darren M. Risley Kerstein at a glance

Darren M. Risley Kerstein is a business and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Azusa Pacific University (B.A. Biblical, 2007) and University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. cum laude University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. with pro bono highest honors University of California, Irvine School of Law J (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Darren M. Risley Kerstein is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution, private equity & venture capital
  • Darren M. received a B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Darren M. practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Darren M. Risley Kerstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darren M. Risley Kerstein 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Francisco 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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Where is Darren M. Risley Kerstein's law office located?
Darren M. Risley Kerstein's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren M. Risley Kerstein handle?
Darren M. Risley Kerstein focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Darren M. Risley Kerstein practiced law?
Darren M. Risley Kerstein has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Darren M. Risley Kerstein go to law school?
Darren M. Risley Kerstein earned their education at (B.A. Biblical, 2007); (—).
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Education

B.A. Biblical
Azusa Pacific University
- 2007
University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. cum laude University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. with pro bono highest honors University of California, Irvine School of Law J
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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