Atty. David William Stevens

Atty. David William Stevens

David William Stevens is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, life sciences & biotechnology. David received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Stevens at a glance

David William Stevens is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1994) and California (1996). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1994) and University of Utah (B.A. Chemistry, 1986). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Stevens is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, life sciences & biotechnology
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David William Stevens's Areas of Practice

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

David William Stevens is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David William Stevens is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Palo Alto 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 Stevens

Where is David William Stevens's law office located?
David William Stevens's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Stevens handle?
David William Stevens focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David William Stevens practiced law?
David William Stevens has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David William Stevens go to law school?
David William Stevens earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Chemistry, 1986).
How can I contact David William Stevens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1994
B.A. Chemistry
University of Utah
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1996

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