Atty. David Borgen
David Borgen is a lawyer practicing wage and hour, class and collective, labor & employment. David received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Class and Collective & More Attorney · Serving Oakland, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About David Borgen at a Glance
David Borgen is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Goldstein, Borgen Dardarian & Ho. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1984), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern District of Califo (1988). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Borgen
- David Borgen is a lawyer practicing wage and hour, class and collective, labor & employment
- David received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices at Goldstein, Borgen Dardarian & Ho in Oakland, CA
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David Borgen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Borgen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oakland.
Employment Law in Oakland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Oakland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oakland
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 Oakland 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.
Oakland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oakland-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 Oakland Choose David Borgen
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 Borgen's practice in the field of employment and wage & hour.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Borgen brings 45+ 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 California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, David Borgen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and wage & hour, David Borgen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oakland
A Oakland-based practice means David Borgen 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 Borgen Handles in Oakland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Borgen has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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