Atty. David Sidney Semel

Atty. David Sidney Semel

David Sidney Semel is a lawyer practicing real property law, litigation, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About David Sidney Semel at a glance

David Sidney Semel is a real estate, zoning, litigation, and landlord/tenant attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at University of Iowa, College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. History, 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Sidney Semel is a lawyer practicing real property law, litigation, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • David practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Sidney Semel's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

David Sidney Semel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Landlord & Tenant

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

David Sidney Semel is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Sidney Semel

Where is David Sidney Semel's law office located?
David Sidney Semel's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Sidney Semel handle?
David Sidney Semel focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Sidney Semel practiced law?
David Sidney Semel has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did David Sidney Semel go to law school?
David Sidney Semel earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. History, 1993).
How can I contact David Sidney Semel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa, College of Law
- 1998
B.A. History
University of Pennsylvania
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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