Atty. David Allan Kays

Atty. David Allan Kays

David Allan Kays is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, complex commercial transactions, litigation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Jose San Jose 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About David Allan Kays at a glance

David Allan Kays is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of Califor (1985). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Allan Kays is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, complex commercial transactions, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Allan Kays's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Allan Kays 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.

David Allan Kays is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Allan Kays is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

David Allan Kays is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 Jose 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 Allan Kays

Where is David Allan Kays's law office located?
David Allan Kays's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Allan Kays handle?
David Allan Kays focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Allan Kays practiced law?
David Allan Kays has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David Allan Kays go to law school?
David Allan Kays earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact David Allan Kays for a consultation?
You can contact David Allan Kays directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Allan Kays received?
David Allan Kays's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of Califor
Admitted: 1985

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