Atty. David Loren Nye

Atty. David Loren Nye

David Loren Nye is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, employment arbitration and 4 other areas of law. David received a degree from California State University at Northridge, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About David Loren Nye at a glance

David Loren Nye is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1976). Educated at University of San Fernando Valley (J.D., 1975) and California State University at Northridge (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Loren Nye is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, employment arbitration and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from California State University at Northridge, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Loren Nye's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

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

David Loren Nye is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Loren Nye is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Loren Nye is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 Loren Nye

Where is David Loren Nye's law office located?
David Loren Nye's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Loren Nye handle?
David Loren Nye focuses on personal injury, ip, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Loren Nye practiced law?
David Loren Nye has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David Loren Nye go to law school?
David Loren Nye earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—).
How can I contact David Loren Nye for a consultation?
You can contact David Loren Nye directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Loren Nye received?
David Loren Nye's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Fernando Valley
- 1975
California State University at Northridge
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1976

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