Atty. David Arthur Helfant

Atty. David Arthur Helfant

David Arthur Helfant is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, entertainment litigation, corporate and 3 other areas of law. David received a degree from SUNY, NY, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About David Arthur Helfant at a glance

David Arthur Helfant is a copyright, business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981), and U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California (1982). Educated at Southwestern Law School (law, 1980) and SUNY, NY State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A. Southwestern, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Arthur Helfant is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, entertainment litigation, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from SUNY, NY, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Arthur Helfant's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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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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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 Los Angeles 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 Arthur Helfant

Where is David Arthur Helfant's law office located?
David Arthur Helfant's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Arthur Helfant handle?
David Arthur Helfant focuses on copyright, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Arthur Helfant practiced law?
David Arthur Helfant has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Arthur Helfant go to law school?
David Arthur Helfant earned their education at (law, 1980); (B.A. Southwestern, 1977).
How can I contact David Arthur Helfant for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Arthur Helfant received?
David Arthur Helfant's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

law
Southwestern Law School
- 1980
B.A. Southwestern
SUNY, NY State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1982

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