Atty. David Sundelson
David Sundelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law. David received a Ph.D. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Intellectual Property Law & More Attorney · Serving Berkeley, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About David Sundelson at a Glance
David Sundelson is a real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Berkeley (Ph.D. Yale, 1978). Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Sundelson
- David Sundelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law
- David received a Ph.D. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices in Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas Explained
David Sundelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Sundelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berkeley.
Real Estate Law in Berkeley
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Berkeley
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Sundelson is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Berkeley
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Sundelson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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.
Berkeley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Berkeley-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Berkeley Choose David Sundelson
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 Sundelson's practice in the field of real estate, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Sundelson brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and litigation, David Sundelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Berkeley
A Berkeley-based practice means David Sundelson 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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Common Legal Issues David Sundelson Handles in Berkeley
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Sundelson has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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