Atty. David Donald Dalton

Atty. David Donald Dalton

David Donald Dalton is a lawyer practicing tax, state & local tax (salt). David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About David Donald Dalton at a glance

David Donald Dalton is an Attorney based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in California (2016). Educated at University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, J.D. 2015 Senior Editor University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, J.D. Berkeley Business Law Journal University (LL.M. Taxation, 2016) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Economics, 2012). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Donald Dalton is a lawyer practicing tax, state & local tax (salt)
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • David practices at Cooley LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Donald Dalton's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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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 Santa Monica 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 Donald Dalton's law office located?
David Donald Dalton's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Donald Dalton handle?
David Donald Dalton focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Donald Dalton practiced law?
David Donald Dalton has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did David Donald Dalton go to law school?
David Donald Dalton earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2016); (B.A. Economics, 2012).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, J.D. 2015 Senior Editor University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, J.D. Berkeley Business Law Journal University
- 2016
B.A. Economics
University of California at Berkeley
- 2012

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2016

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