Atty. David Brian Sullivan
David Brian Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labor and employment. David received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Burlingame, CA · 34+ Years Experience
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About David Brian Sullivan at a Glance
David Brian Sullivan is a Yahoo! Inc. based in Burlingame, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1992) and University of San Francisco (B.A. Economics, 1989). Serves clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Brian Sullivan
- David Brian Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labor and employment
- David received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices in Burlingame, CA
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David Brian Sullivan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brian Sullivan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlingame.
Employment Law in Burlingame
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Brian Sullivan is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Burlingame
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Brian Sullivan is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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.
Burlingame Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlingame-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 Burlingame Choose David Brian Sullivan
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 Brian Sullivan's practice in the field of employment and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Brian Sullivan brings 34+ 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 and ip, David Brian Sullivan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlingame
A Burlingame-based practice means David Brian Sullivan 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 Brian Sullivan Handles in Burlingame
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