Atty. David Kostiner

Atty. David Kostiner

David Kostiner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, entertainment and 2 other areas of law. David received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About David Kostiner at a glance

David Kostiner is a contracts, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (JD, 2005) and UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Tufts Univ, Medford, MA (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Kostiner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, entertainment and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • David practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Kostiner's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Kostiner

Where is David Kostiner's law office located?
David Kostiner's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kostiner handle?
David Kostiner focuses on contracts, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Kostiner practiced law?
David Kostiner has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did David Kostiner go to law school?
David Kostiner earned their education at (JD, 2005); (—).
How can I contact David Kostiner for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2005
UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Tufts Univ, Medford, MA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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