Atty. David James Lisson

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.

Redwood City Redwood City 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (279) 260-5074

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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 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

Practice Areas Explained

David James Lisson's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David James Lisson

Where is David James Lisson's law office located?
David James Lisson's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Lisson handle?
David James Lisson focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David James Lisson practiced law?
David James Lisson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David James Lisson go to law school?
David James Lisson earned their education at (J.D. Stanford, 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact David James Lisson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Stanford
University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Foreign Law School Yale University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California Ontario U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Feder
Admitted: 2007

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