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.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About David B. Jonelis at a Glance
David B. Jonelis is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Singer Weinsten Wolf Jonelis Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. 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). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Jonelis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Jonelis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David B. Jonelis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David B. Jonelis's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Jonelis brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, David B. Jonelis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David B. Jonelis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David B. Jonelis Handles in Los Angeles
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