Atty. David Ellis Adelman

Atty. David Ellis Adelman

Mr. David Ellis Adelman is a lawyer practicing adv. topics in environmental law and policy, environmental law, intellectual property.

Austin Austin 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About David Ellis Adelman at a glance

David Ellis Adelman is a ip and environmental attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Stanford University (J.D. PhD, 1996) and Reed College (B.A. Stanford, 1988). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Ellis Adelman is a lawyer practicing adv. topics in environmental law and policy, environmental law, intellectual property
  • David received a B.A. degree from Reed College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Ellis Adelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ellis Adelman 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Ellis Adelman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Ellis Adelman

Where is David Ellis Adelman's law office located?
David Ellis Adelman's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ellis Adelman handle?
David Ellis Adelman focuses on ip, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Ellis Adelman practiced law?
David Ellis Adelman has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Ellis Adelman go to law school?
David Ellis Adelman earned their education at (J.D. PhD, 1996); (B.A. Stanford, 1988).
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Education

J.D. PhD
Stanford University
- 1996
B.A. Stanford
Reed College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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