Atty. David Carl Rau

Atty. David Carl Rau

David Carl Rau is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, competition. David Carl received a degree from University of Windsor in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Toronto Toronto 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About David Carl Rau at a glance

David Carl Rau is a business and ip attorney based in Toronto, Ontario. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1995). Educated at University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan (J.D., 1993) and University of Windsor (B.A.C.H., 1990). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Carl Rau is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property, competition
  • David Carl received a degree from University of Windsor in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David Carl practices in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

David Carl Rau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Carl Rau 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.

David Carl Rau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Intellectual Property

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

David Carl Rau is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Carl Rau

Where is David Carl Rau's law office located?
David Carl Rau's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Carl Rau handle?
David Carl Rau focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has David Carl Rau practiced law?
David Carl Rau has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Carl Rau go to law school?
David Carl Rau earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A.C.H., 1990).
How can I contact David Carl Rau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
- 1993
B.A.C.H.
University of Windsor
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1995

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