Atty. David Victor Otterson

Atty. David Victor Otterson

Mr. David Victor Otterson is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate, venture capital and 4 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Victor Otterson at a glance

David Victor Otterson is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Durgin Otterson Bruzzone LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and North Carolina (1998). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1980) and California State University, Chico (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Victor Otterson is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate, venture capital and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Durgin Otterson Bruzzone LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Victor Otterson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Victor Otterson

Where is David Victor Otterson's law office located?
David Victor Otterson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Durgin Otterson Bruzzone LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Victor Otterson handle?
David Victor Otterson focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Victor Otterson practiced law?
David Victor Otterson has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Victor Otterson go to law school?
David Victor Otterson earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Victor Otterson for a consultation?
You can contact David Victor Otterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Victor Otterson received?
David Victor Otterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1980
B.A.
California State University, Chico
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
North Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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