Atty. David Scott Barnhill

Atty. David Scott Barnhill

David Scott Barnhill is a lawyer practicing appeals, energy / utilities, ip strategy and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2000, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Irvine Irvine 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About David Scott Barnhill at a glance

David Scott Barnhill is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at University of California - Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Physics, 2000). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Scott Barnhill is a lawyer practicing appeals, energy / utilities, ip strategy and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2000, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • David practices at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Barnhill's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Irvine 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 Scott Barnhill

Where is David Scott Barnhill's law office located?
David Scott Barnhill's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Barnhill handle?
David Scott Barnhill focuses on patent, ip, m&a, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Scott Barnhill practiced law?
David Scott Barnhill has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did David Scott Barnhill go to law school?
David Scott Barnhill earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S. Physics, 2000).
How can I contact David Scott Barnhill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California - Berkeley School of Law
- 2011
B.S. Physics
Brigham Young University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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