Atty. David Henry Sands

Atty. David Henry Sands

David Henry Sands is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 12 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David Henry Sands at a glance

David Henry Sands is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1987) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Henry Sands is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 12 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Henry Sands's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Henry Sands 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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Intellectual Property

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Henry Sands is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

David Henry Sands is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis 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 Costa Mesa 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 Henry Sands

Where is David Henry Sands's law office located?
David Henry Sands's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Henry Sands handle?
David Henry Sands focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Henry Sands practiced law?
David Henry Sands has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David Henry Sands go to law school?
David Henry Sands earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact David Henry Sands for a consultation?
You can contact David Henry Sands 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 Henry Sands received?
David Henry Sands's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1987
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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