Atty. David Eric Boyle
David Eric Boyle is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion pictures and television, intellectual property. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Entertainment Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About David Eric Boyle at a Glance
David Eric Boyle is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at David Boyle A Professional Corporation. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Tulane University of Luisiana (J.D., 1990) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations and State Bar of California. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Eric Boyle
- David Eric Boyle is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion pictures and television, intellectual property
- David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- David practices at David Boyle A Professional Corporation in Santa Monica, CA
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David Eric Boyle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Eric Boyle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Intellectual Property in Santa Monica
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Eric Boyle is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Santa Monica
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
David Eric Boyle is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 venue, 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose David Eric Boyle
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Eric Boyle's practice in the field of ip and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Eric Boyle brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, David Eric Boyle can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and entertainment, David Eric Boyle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means David Eric Boyle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Eric Boyle Handles in Santa Monica
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Eric Boyle has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Eric Boyle directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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