Atty. David Benjamin Clement

Atty. David Benjamin Clement

Mr. David Benjamin Clement is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, life sciences, commercial transactions and 6 other areas of law.

Raleigh Raleigh 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (919) 670-3127

Profile Summary

About David Benjamin Clement at a glance

David Benjamin Clement is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986) and North Carolina (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation, 1994) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Benjamin Clement is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, life sciences, commercial transactions and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P. in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

David Benjamin Clement's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Benjamin Clement is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Benjamin Clement is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Benjamin Clement

Where is David Benjamin Clement's law office located?
David Benjamin Clement's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Benjamin Clement handle?
David Benjamin Clement focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has David Benjamin Clement practiced law?
David Benjamin Clement has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Benjamin Clement go to law school?
David Benjamin Clement earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1994); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact David Benjamin Clement for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Benjamin Clement received?
David Benjamin Clement's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1994
B.S.
United States Naval Academy
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
North Carolina
Admitted: 2001

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