Atty. David James Lisson
David James Lisson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property. David received a degree from Foreign Law School, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Redwood City, CA · 19+ Years Experience
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About David James Lisson at a Glance
David James Lisson is an Associate based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in California Ontario U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Feder (2007). Educated at University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (J.D. Stanford, 2005) and Foreign Law School Yale University (B.A., 2002). Serves clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David James Lisson
- David James Lisson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
- David received a degree from Foreign Law School, and has been licensed for 19 years
- David practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Redwood City, CA
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David James Lisson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Lisson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Redwood City.
Intellectual Property in Redwood City
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David James Lisson is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Redwood City
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Redwood City
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 Redwood City 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.
Redwood City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Redwood City-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 Redwood City Choose David James Lisson
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 James Lisson's practice in the field of ip and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David James Lisson brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and litigation, David James Lisson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Redwood City
A Redwood City-based practice means David James Lisson 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 James Lisson Handles in Redwood City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David James Lisson 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.
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