Atty. David Warren Trotter

Atty. David Warren Trotter

David Warren Trotter is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, civil litigation, arbitration/adr. David received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Moraga Moraga 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David Warren Trotter at a glance

David Warren Trotter is a Junior Partner based in Moraga, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1980) and Occidental College (A.B. Political, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California Mining Association. Serands clients in Moraga, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Warren Trotter is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, civil litigation, arbitration/adr
  • David received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices in Moraga, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Warren Trotter's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Warren Trotter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

David Warren Trotter 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 Moraga 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 Warren Trotter

Where is David Warren Trotter's law office located?
David Warren Trotter's law practice is located in Moraga, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Warren Trotter handle?
David Warren Trotter focuses on litigation, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Warren Trotter practiced law?
David Warren Trotter has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David Warren Trotter go to law school?
David Warren Trotter earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B. Political, 1977).
How can I contact David Warren Trotter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Warren Trotter received?
David Warren Trotter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1980
A.B. Political
Occidental College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993

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