Atty. David Alan Makman

Atty. David Alan Makman

David Alan Makman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, commercial. David received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About David Alan Makman at a glance

David Alan Makman is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Offices of David A. Makman. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federa (1995). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1995) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Alan Makman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, commercial
  • David received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Law Offices of David A. Makman in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Makman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Makman 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.

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Civil 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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is David Alan Makman's law office located?
David Alan Makman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Law Offices of David A. Makman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Makman handle?
David Alan Makman focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Alan Makman practiced law?
David Alan Makman has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Alan Makman go to law school?
David Alan Makman earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1987).
How can I contact David Alan Makman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1995
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federa
Admitted: 1995

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