Atty. David R. Sugden

Atty. David R. Sugden

David R. Sugden is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, complex business litigation, class action defense and 1 other area of law.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About David R. Sugden at a glance

David R. Sugden is a Managing Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Call And Jensen A Professional Corporation. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2001), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2001), Texas (2023), and New York (2024). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Pepperdine University School of Law (B.A., 1998). Active member of Orange County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David R. Sugden is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, complex business litigation, class action defense and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices at Call & Jensen A Professional Corporation in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Sugden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Sugden 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 R. Sugden is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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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 Newport Beach 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 R. Sugden

Where is David R. Sugden's law office located?
David R. Sugden's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Call And Jensen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Sugden handle?
David R. Sugden focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David R. Sugden practiced law?
David R. Sugden has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David R. Sugden go to law school?
David R. Sugden earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact David R. Sugden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2001
Texas
Admitted: 2023
New York
Admitted: 2024

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