Atty. David Richard Stepp

Atty. David Richard Stepp

Mr. David Richard Stepp is a lawyer practicing international trade, art law team, global anti-corruption/foreign corrupt practices act team and 5 other areas of law.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About David Richard Stepp at a glance

David Richard Stepp is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986), California (1987), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade (1990). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1986) and Duke University (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Richard Stepp is a lawyer practicing international trade, art law team, global anti-corruption/foreign corrupt practices act team and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Richard Stepp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Richard Stepp 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

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Intellectual Property

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Government & Administrative Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Santa Monica 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 Richard Stepp

Where is David Richard Stepp's law office located?
David Richard Stepp's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Richard Stepp handle?
David Richard Stepp focuses on employment, business, ip, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Richard Stepp practiced law?
David Richard Stepp has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Richard Stepp go to law school?
David Richard Stepp earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact David Richard Stepp for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1986
A.B.
Duke University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1990

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