Atty. David James Reis

Atty. David James Reis

David James Reis is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment. David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Reis at a glance

David James Reis is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C (1991). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Stanford University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David James Reis is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment
  • David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David James Reis's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 San Francisco 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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Common questions about David James Reis

Where is David James Reis's law office located?
David James Reis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Reis handle?
David James Reis focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David James Reis practiced law?
David James Reis has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David James Reis go to law school?
David James Reis earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David James Reis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David James Reis received?
David James Reis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 1991

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