Atty. David B. Jonelis
David is a skilled and zealous litigator who helps his clients successfully navigate their disputes at all stages of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including at trial, in arbitration, and on appeal. A firm believer in the notion that avoidance of litigation can often be the most effective path to resolution, David has established a reputation for obtaining favorable results for his clients without even having to file a lawsuit.
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David B. Jonelis is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Singer Weinsten Wolf Jonelis Llp. They haand 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Central District of California (2009). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Classical, 2002). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David is a skilled and zealous litigator who helps his clients successfully navigate their disputes at all stages of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including at trial, in arbitration, and on appeal
- A firm believer in the notion that avoidance of litigation can often be the most effective path to resolution, David has established a reputation for obtaining favorable results for his clients without even having to file a lawsuit
- When litigation is inevitable, however, David has passionately guided his clients to victory in numerous high stakes, bet the farm, lawsuits involving complex issues of intellectual property, breach of contract, fraud, corporate governance, defamation, and labor law
- David was named a "Rising Star" by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2014-2020 and was elevated to a named "Super Lawyer" in 2022-2025
- In addition to his litigation practice, David is an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School, where he teaches Entertainment Law Advocacy and coaches the Entertainment Moot Court team
- David is also a Billboard-charting songwriter and former frontman of a rock band
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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