Atty. David L. Cousineau

Atty. David L. Cousineau

David L. Cousineau is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, energy & utilities, litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About David L. Cousineau at a glance

David L. Cousineau is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Cappello & Noël LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (2003), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal (2004), and Admitted to The State Bar of California (2014). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2002) and Connecticut Coll, New London, CT Connecticut College (B.A. Institut, 1996). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David L. Cousineau is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, energy & utilities, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Connecticut Coll, New London, CT, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • David practices at Cappello & Noël LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Cousineau's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Santa Barbara 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 L. Cousineau

Where is David L. Cousineau's law office located?
David L. Cousineau's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Cappello & Noël LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Cousineau handle?
David L. Cousineau focuses on patent, ip, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David L. Cousineau practiced law?
David L. Cousineau has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
What languages does David L. Cousineau speak?
David L. Cousineau provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David L. Cousineau go to law school?
David L. Cousineau earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. Institut, 1996).
How can I contact David L. Cousineau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
B.A. Institut
Connecticut Coll, New London, CT Connecticut College
- 1996

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 2004
Admitted to The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2014

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