Atty. David Christopher Wood

Atty. David Christopher Wood

David Christopher Wood is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, corporate finance and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About David Christopher Wood at a glance

David Christopher Wood is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. (—) and University of California, Santa Cruz B.A. Politics (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Christopher Wood is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, corporate finance and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Christopher Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Christopher Wood 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.

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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 Christopher Wood is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 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 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

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Where is David Christopher Wood's law office located?
David Christopher Wood's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Christopher Wood handle?
David Christopher Wood focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Christopher Wood practiced law?
David Christopher Wood has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David Christopher Wood go to law school?
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Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of California, Santa Cruz B.A. Politics
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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