Atty. David Scott Wilgus

Atty. David Scott Wilgus

David Scott Wilgus is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, litigation, public finance and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Oakland Oakland 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About David Scott Wilgus at a glance

David Scott Wilgus is an Associate based in Oakland, California, practicing at Burnham Brown. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, insurance, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. History, 1997). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Scott Wilgus is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, litigation, public finance and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices at Burnham Brown in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Wilgus's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 Oakland 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 Wilgus

Where is David Scott Wilgus's law office located?
David Scott Wilgus's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Burnham Brown. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Wilgus handle?
David Scott Wilgus focuses on litigation, government, insurance, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Scott Wilgus practiced law?
David Scott Wilgus has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David Scott Wilgus go to law school?
David Scott Wilgus earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. History, 1997).
How can I contact David Scott Wilgus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 2001
B.A. History
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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