Atty. David Jerome Lawson

Atty. David Jerome Lawson

David Jerome Lawson is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, public finance & tax exempt finance, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David Jerome Lawson at a glance

David Jerome Lawson is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at VLP Law Group LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1993), Massachusetts (1994), California (1999), and Virginia (2001). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1993) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Jerome Lawson is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, public finance & tax exempt finance, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at VLP Law Group LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Jerome Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jerome Lawson 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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Palo Alto 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 Jerome Lawson

Where is David Jerome Lawson's law office located?
David Jerome Lawson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is VLP Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jerome Lawson handle?
David Jerome Lawson focuses on business, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Jerome Lawson practiced law?
David Jerome Lawson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Jerome Lawson go to law school?
David Jerome Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Jerome Lawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1993
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1993
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1999
Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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