Atty. David Andrew Perlson

Atty. David Andrew Perlson

David Andrew Perlson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, class action litigation, appellate practice and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David Andrew Perlson at a glance

David Andrew Perlson is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and California (2000). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1996) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Andrew Perlson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, class action litigation, appellate practice and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Andrew Perlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Andrew Perlson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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

Common questions about David Andrew Perlson

Where is David Andrew Perlson's law office located?
David Andrew Perlson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Andrew Perlson handle?
David Andrew Perlson focuses on real estate, ip, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Andrew Perlson practiced law?
David Andrew Perlson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Andrew Perlson go to law school?
David Andrew Perlson earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact David Andrew Perlson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
California
Admitted: 2000

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