Atty. David Harford

Atty. David Harford

David Harford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation, franchise & distribution law. David received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About David Harford at a glance

David Harford is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2010) and New York Hawaii (2010). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2009) and Emory University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Harford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation, franchise & distribution law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Harford's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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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

Common questions about David Harford

Where is David Harford's law office located?
David Harford's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Harford handle?
David Harford focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Harford practiced law?
David Harford has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Harford go to law school?
David Harford earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact David Harford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2009
B.A.
Emory University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
New York Hawaii
Admitted: 2010

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