Atty. David Preston Schott

Atty. David Preston Schott

David Preston Schott is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University at San Jose in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Salinas Salinas 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David Preston Schott at a glance

David Preston Schott is a Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollut. Control Dist. based in Salinas, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Santa Clara State University (J.D., 1983) and San Jose State University at San Jose (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Salinas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Preston Schott is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University at San Jose in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices in Salinas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Preston Schott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Preston Schott 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Salinas 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 Preston Schott

Where is David Preston Schott's law office located?
David Preston Schott's law practice is located in Salinas, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Preston Schott handle?
David Preston Schott focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Preston Schott practiced law?
David Preston Schott has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Preston Schott go to law school?
David Preston Schott earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David Preston Schott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara State University
- 1983
B.A.
San Jose State University at San Jose
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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