Atty. David Peter Barton

Atty. David Peter Barton

David Peter Barton is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, appeals, arbitration and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (857) 453-6555

Profile Summary

About David Peter Barton at a glance

David Peter Barton is a St. Luke's Health System based in San Francisco, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (2002) and Idaho (2011). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Stanford University (B.A., 1988). Active member of American Bar Association Bar Association of San Francisco. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Peter Barton is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, appeals, arbitration and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Peter Barton's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 venue, 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 Peter Barton

Where is David Peter Barton's law office located?
David Peter Barton's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Peter Barton handle?
David Peter Barton focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Peter Barton practiced law?
David Peter Barton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David Peter Barton go to law school?
David Peter Barton earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact David Peter Barton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 2002
Idaho
Admitted: 2011

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