Atty. David William Van Etten

Atty. David William Van Etten

David William Van Etten is a lawyer practicing business. David received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About David William Van Etten at a glance

David William Van Etten is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 2008) and Santa Clara University (B.A. English, 1996). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Van Etten is a lawyer practicing business
  • David received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David William Van Etten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Van Etten 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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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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Where is David William Van Etten's law office located?
David William Van Etten's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Van Etten handle?
David William Van Etten focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David William Van Etten practiced law?
David William Van Etten has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did David William Van Etten go to law school?
David William Van Etten earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. English, 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 2008
B.A. English
Santa Clara University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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