Atty. Donald Gottesman

Atty. Donald Gottesman

Donald Gottesman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, intellectual property. Donald received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Donald Gottesman at a glance

Donald Gottesman is a estate planning, business, and ip attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994) and Pennsylvania (1995). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Gottesman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, intellectual property
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Donald practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Gottesman's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Intellectual Property

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

Donald Gottesman 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 Los Angeles 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 Gottesman

Where is Donald Gottesman's law office located?
Donald Gottesman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Gottesman handle?
Donald Gottesman focuses on estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald Gottesman practiced law?
Donald Gottesman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Donald Gottesman go to law school?
Donald Gottesman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Donald Gottesman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1995

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