Atty. David William Skinner

Atty. David William Skinner

David William Skinner is a lawyer practicing litigation, public law, real property law and 1 other area of law. David received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Oakland Oakland 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Skinner at a glance

David William Skinner is a real estate, zoning, litigation, and government attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Skinner is a lawyer practicing litigation, public law, real property law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David William Skinner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Skinner 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 William Skinner 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.

David William Skinner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David William Skinner is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 William Skinner

Where is David William Skinner's law office located?
David William Skinner's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Skinner handle?
David William Skinner focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David William Skinner practiced law?
David William Skinner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David William Skinner go to law school?
David William Skinner earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact David William Skinner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law
- 1989
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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