Atty. David M. Van Atta
Note and Comment Editor, Hastings Law Journal, 1968-1969. Author: "Current Income Taxation Issues Related to Real Property Development," First Annual Institute on Tax Planning for Real Property Transactions, California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1982; "What Every Developer's Successor Should Know," 6 Practical Real Estate Lawyer No. 3 (pt.1) and No. 4 (pt.2), 1990; "Using Letters of Credit as Credit Enhancement for Real Estate Loans," 5 The ACREL Papers 109, 1992; "Reciprocal Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Airspace Developments in Mixed-Use Developments," Planned Communities , 7 Th
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David M. Van Atta is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Hanna & Van Atta. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, hoa, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1970). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Note and Comment Editor, Hastings Law Journal, 1968-1969
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- "Current Income Taxation Issues Related to Real Property Development," First Annual Institute on Tax Planning for Real Property Transactions, California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1982
- "What Every Developer's Successor Should Know," 6 Practical Real Estate Lawyer No. 3 (pt.1) and No. 4 (pt.2), 1990
- "Using Letters of Credit as Credit Enhancement for Real Estate Loans," 5 The ACREL Papers 109, 1992
- "Reciprocal Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Airspace Developments in Mixed-Use Developments," Planned Communities, 7 The ACREL Papers 99, 1995
- Guide to California Subdivision Sales Law, Supplement, California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1990-1999
- "California Common Interest Developments Law and Practice," West Group, 2007
- Law Lecturer, University of California Extension, 1976-1987
- Adjunct Professor, Real Property Secured Transactions, Golden Gate University School of Law, 1982-1983
- Chairman, Condominium Cooperative Housing and Subdivision Committee, 1981-1983 and Vice-Chair, Executive Committee, 1982-1986, Real Property Law Section, State Bar of California
- Super Lawyers Northern California 2005-2010
- Best Lawyers in America
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Van Atta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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David M. Van Atta is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 Menlo Park 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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