Atty. John David Danforth

Atty. John David Danforth

John David Danforth is a lawyer practicing securities, intellectual property, health care. John received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 43 Years Experience 43 year
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About John David Danforth at a glance

John David Danforth is a ip, securities, and health care attorney based in Menlo Park, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and New York (1984). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1982) and Yale College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Danforth is a lawyer practicing securities, intellectual property, health care
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Danforth's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Menlo Park 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 venue, 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 John David Danforth

Where is John David Danforth's law office located?
John David Danforth's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Danforth handle?
John David Danforth focuses on ip, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Danforth practiced law?
John David Danforth has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John David Danforth go to law school?
John David Danforth earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John David Danforth for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Yale College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1984

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