Atty. David Alan Shirlen

Atty. David Alan Shirlen

Mr. David Alan Shirlen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, commercial torts and 6 other areas of law.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (743) 242-0001 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Alan Shirlen at a glance

David Alan Shirlen is a business, ip, bankruptcy, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1986) and Georgia (Inactive) (1987). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1986) and Guilford College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Alan Shirlen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, commercial torts and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Guilford College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices in Winston-Salem, NC

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Shirlen's Areas of Practice

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

David Alan Shirlen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Trade Secrets

David Alan Shirlen is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

David Alan Shirlen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Alan Shirlen

Where is David Alan Shirlen's law office located?
David Alan Shirlen's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Shirlen handle?
David Alan Shirlen focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has David Alan Shirlen practiced law?
David Alan Shirlen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Alan Shirlen go to law school?
David Alan Shirlen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David Alan Shirlen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1986
B.A.
Guilford College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1986
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1987

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