Atty. David A. Willoughby

Atty. David A. Willoughby

David A. Willoughby is a native of Monterey and has practiced law on the Monterey Peninsula since 1981.

Monterey Monterey 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Willoughby at a glance

David A. Willoughby is a Senior Counsel based in Monterey, California, practicing at Kennedy, Archer & Giffen A Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1984), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Monterey Peninsula College (A.S. Monterey, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Monterey County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David A. Willoughby is a native of Monterey and has practiced law on the Monterey Peninsula since 1981
  • His practice focuses primarily in the areas of business and commercial transactions, business entity formation and operation, real estate transactions and development, and public entity representation
  • He is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. in Law and Society 1978) and the University of California at Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D. 1981)
  • Mr. Willoughby has long been active in professional associations, having served on the Executive Committee of the Monterey County Barristers and as its President
  • as a delegate to the California State Bar Conference of Delegates including a term as Chair of the Monterey delegation
  • and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Monterey County Bar Association
  • He has lectured to professional associations on topics including transparency in government and ethics in public entity representation
  • Mr. Willoughby has maintained active involvement in the local community by participating as a board member and/or volunteer at races, air shows, golf tournaments, food and music festivals, and other local charitable events
  • He has also held numerous leadership positions in local youth development organizations
  • Mr. Willoughby served as a member of the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury in 2009 and 2010

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Willoughby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Willoughby 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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Real Estate Law

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

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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 Monterey 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 David A. Willoughby

Where is David A. Willoughby's law office located?
David A. Willoughby's law practice is located in Monterey, California. The firm is Kennedy, Archer & Giffen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Willoughby handle?
David A. Willoughby focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David A. Willoughby practiced law?
David A. Willoughby has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David A. Willoughby go to law school?
David A. Willoughby earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.S. Monterey, 1976).
How can I contact David A. Willoughby for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David A. Willoughby received?
David A. Willoughby's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1981
A.S. Monterey
Monterey Peninsula College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1992

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