Atty. David A. Berstein
David A. Berstein is the principal of Berstein Law in Newport Beach, California, where he concentrates his law practice on intellectual property-related litigation and business disputes.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Newport Beach, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About David A. Berstein at a Glance
David A. Berstein is a Founder based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Berstein Law, PC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, trademark, copyright, and business. Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D. Honors, 1999) and California State University, Northridge (B.A. Psychology, 1994). Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Berstein
- David A. Berstein is the principal of Berstein Law in Newport Beach, California, where he concentrates his law practice on intellectual property-related litigation and business disputes
- Since 1999, Mr. Berstein has handled numerous cases before the Superior and Federal District Courts in California as well as proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- In 1996, Mr. Berstein’s legal background began at the law firm of Horton Barbaro & Reilly in Santa Ana where he initially clerked for Managing Partner Jay Cordell Horton
- Mr. Berstein worked as an associate attorney at Horton Barbaro & Reilly where he was responsible for conducting trials and depositions in medical negligence and personal injury disputes
- Mr. Berstein is experienced in mediation, law and motion briefing including appellate briefing, case selection and review, client relations, and, essentially, participation in every aspect of a lawsuit from initial contact with a prospective client to collection on a judgment following trial
- Beginning in May 2005, Mr. Berstein, as a senior litigation associate, began working with the Goodman Law Group which eventually merged with another law firm to become Burkhalter Kessler Goodman & George
- In July 2011, Mr. Berstein became a founding member of Goodman Mooney & Berstein in Irvine
- In October 2017, Mr. Berstein left Myers Berstein to form Berstein Law
- Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Mr. Berstein graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a B.A. in psychology with a minor in behavioral neuroscience
- He earned his J.D. from Whittier School of Law in June 1999 and was admitted to the State Bar of California in December of that year
- While in law school, Mr. Berstein was a competing member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and was privileged with the Whittier Law Review’s publication of his article, “The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA), Pharmaceutical Malpractice, and Their Detrimental Effects on a Little Girl,” Whittier Law Review, Volume 21, No. 1, Page 259
- Mr. Berstein is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of California and all United States District Courts in California
- He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Orange County Jewish Bar Association, and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Membership and Activities • Orange County Bar Association, Member • Orange County Jewish Bar Association, Member • Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Member • International Trademark Association, Member
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Berstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Berstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport Beach.
Business Formation in Newport Beach
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Contracts in Newport Beach
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Trademark Law in Newport Beach
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Copyright Law in Newport Beach
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Business & Corporate Law in Newport Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach 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.
Newport Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport Beach-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 Newport Beach Choose David A. Berstein
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 David A. Berstein's practice in the field of formation, contracts, trademark, copyright, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Berstein brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, contracts, and trademark, David A. Berstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport Beach
A Newport Beach-based practice means David A. Berstein 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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