Atty. David Scott Key
David Scott Key is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Worker's Compensation Attorney · Serving San Jose, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About David Scott Key at a Glance
David Scott Key is an Associate based in San Jose, California, practicing at Laughlin Falbo Levy And Moresi Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1985). Educated at Santa Clara University (LL.M. University, 2002) and University of California at Berkley (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Scott Key
- David Scott Key is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation
- David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- David practices at Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP in San Jose, CA
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Why Local Counsel Matters in San Jose
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 Jose 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.
San Jose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Jose-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in San Jose Choose David Scott Key
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Scott Key's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Scott Key brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, David Scott Key can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in San Jose
A San Jose-based practice means David Scott Key attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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