Atty. David Emory Monahan

Atty. David Emory Monahan

David Emory Monahan is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, trade secret/unfair competition, patent application and 4 other areas of law. David received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 60 years.

San Diego San Diego 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About David Emory Monahan at a glance

David Emory Monahan is a patent, employment, ip, trade secrets, and adr attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme (1966) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1966). Educated at Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University (JD, 1966) and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Emory Monahan is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, trade secret/unfair competition, patent application and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • David practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Emory Monahan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David Emory Monahan is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Emory Monahan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

David Emory Monahan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

David Emory Monahan is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Emory Monahan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 San Diego 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 Emory Monahan

Where is David Emory Monahan's law office located?
David Emory Monahan's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Emory Monahan handle?
David Emory Monahan focuses on patent, employment, ip, trade secrets, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Emory Monahan practiced law?
David Emory Monahan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did David Emory Monahan go to law school?
David Emory Monahan earned their education at (JD, 1966); (—).
How can I contact David Emory Monahan for a consultation?
You can contact David Emory Monahan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Emory Monahan received?
David Emory Monahan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
- 1966
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1966

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