Atty. David Brett Abel

Atty. David Brett Abel

David Brett Abel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 2 other areas of law. David received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David Brett Abel at a glance

David Brett Abel is a Member based in Manhattan Beach, California, practicing at Law Office Of David B Abel. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University (JD, 1991) and University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Brett Abel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Law Office of David B. Abel in Manhattan Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Brett Abel's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Brett Abel is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Brett Abel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Manhattan Beach 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Brett Abel

Where is David Brett Abel's law office located?
David Brett Abel's law practice is located in Manhattan Beach, California. The firm is Law Office Of David B Abel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Brett Abel handle?
David Brett Abel focuses on patent, real estate, ip, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Brett Abel practiced law?
David Brett Abel has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Brett Abel go to law school?
David Brett Abel earned their education at (JD, 1991); (—).
How can I contact David Brett Abel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Brett Abel received?
David Brett Abel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

JD
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
- 1991
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1991

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