Atty. David Paul Clisham

Atty. David Paul Clisham

David Paul Clisham is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment. David received a M.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About David Paul Clisham at a glance

David Paul Clisham is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Clisham & Sortor. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1981) and San Francisco State University (M.A. University, 1969). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Paul Clisham is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor & employment
  • David received a M.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Clisham & Sortor in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Paul Clisham's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Where is David Paul Clisham's law office located?
David Paul Clisham's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Clisham & Sortor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Paul Clisham handle?
David Paul Clisham focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Paul Clisham practiced law?
David Paul Clisham has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David Paul Clisham go to law school?
David Paul Clisham earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (M.A. University, 1969).
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What awards or recognition has David Paul Clisham received?
David Paul Clisham's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1981
M.A. University
San Francisco State University
- 1969

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981

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