Atty. David Benjamin Sikes
David Benjamin Sikes is a lawyer practicing m&a, private equity, venture capital & private investment and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.
M&A & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 23+ Years Experience
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About David Benjamin Sikes at a Glance
David Benjamin Sikes is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and California (2003). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2002) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1999). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Benjamin Sikes
- David Benjamin Sikes is a lawyer practicing m&a, private equity, venture capital & private investment and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
- David practices at Jones Day in Palo Alto, CA
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David Benjamin Sikes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Benjamin Sikes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Business & Corporate Law in Palo Alto
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Palo Alto
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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 Palo Alto Choose David Benjamin Sikes
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 Benjamin Sikes's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Benjamin Sikes brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California, David Benjamin Sikes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, David Benjamin Sikes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means David Benjamin Sikes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Benjamin Sikes Handles in Palo Alto
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