Atty. David Craig McPhie

Atty. David Craig McPhie

David Craig McPhie is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property. David received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About David Craig McPhie at a glance

David Craig McPhie is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Irell And Manella Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003) and Harvard College (B.A. Physics, 2000). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Craig McPhie is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • David received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • David practices at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Craig McPhie's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Los Angeles 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 Craig McPhie

Where is David Craig McPhie's law office located?
David Craig McPhie's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Irell And Manella Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Craig McPhie handle?
David Craig McPhie focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Craig McPhie practiced law?
David Craig McPhie has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did David Craig McPhie go to law school?
David Craig McPhie earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Physics, 2000).
How can I contact David Craig McPhie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2003
B.A. Physics
Harvard College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004

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