Atty. David Austin Watson

Atty. David Austin Watson

David Austin Watson is a lawyer practicing securities, broker-dealer regulation. David received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About David Austin Watson at a glance

David Austin Watson is a National Assn. of Sec. Dealers, Inc. based in San Francisco, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1972) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1969). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Austin Watson is a lawyer practicing securities, broker-dealer regulation
  • David received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • David practices in San Francisco, CA

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David Austin Watson's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is David Austin Watson's law office located?
David Austin Watson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Austin Watson handle?
David Austin Watson focuses on securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Austin Watson practiced law?
David Austin Watson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did David Austin Watson go to law school?
David Austin Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1972
B.B.A.
University of Texas
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982

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