Atty. David Scott Lavine

Atty. David Scott Lavine

David Scott Lavine is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation/arbitration, employment, real estate and 1 other area of law. David received a degree from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David Scott Lavine at a glance

David Scott Lavine is a employment, real estate, ip, litigation, and adr attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and Federal Courts (1993). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. (—) and Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government M.P.P. University of California at Berkeley B.A. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Scott Lavine is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation/arbitration, employment, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • David received a degree from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Lavine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scott Lavine 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.

David Scott Lavine is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Scott Lavine is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Scott Lavine is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Scott Lavine is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 San Francisco 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 Lavine

Where is David Scott Lavine's law office located?
David Scott Lavine's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Lavine handle?
David Scott Lavine focuses on employment, real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Scott Lavine practiced law?
David Scott Lavine has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Education

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D.
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Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government M.P.P. University of California at Berkeley B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
Federal Courts
Admitted: 1993

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