Atty. Donald D. Archer

Atty. Donald D. Archer

Donald D. Archer is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, electronic commerce and privacy and 3 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (628) 303-1072 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Donald D. Archer at a glance

Donald D. Archer is a Verisight, Inc. based in San Francisco, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1981) and The University of Chicago (A.B., 1977). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donald D. Archer is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, electronic commerce and privacy and 3 other areas of law
  • Donald received a A.B. degree from The University of Chicago in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Donald practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald D. Archer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald D. Archer 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.

Donald D. Archer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Donald D. Archer 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.

Donald D. Archer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Donald D. Archer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Donald D. Archer is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 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 Donald D. Archer

Where is Donald D. Archer's law office located?
Donald D. Archer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald D. Archer handle?
Donald D. Archer focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald D. Archer practiced law?
Donald D. Archer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Donald D. Archer go to law school?
Donald D. Archer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact Donald D. Archer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1981
A.B.
The University of Chicago
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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