David H. Schwartz Attorney at Law
Complex Litigation
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One Market Plaza
Stuart Tower, Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 975-2838
Fax: (415) 975-2841

Firm Overview

Sophisticated Representation in Complex Commercial and Securities Litigation

Focus on Client Service • Expeditious Resolution • Cost and Delay Reduction

A trial lawyer practicing in complex business and commercial litigation and corporate law for nearly 25 years. San Francisco attorney David H. Schwartz and his firm focus on providing cost-effective, expeditious, and results-oriented legal service, as he defends California clients in a wide range of commercial disputes. The firm handles complex litigation, securities and shareholder disputes, and trade secrets litigation. 

David Schwartz is an attorney who offers a complimentary initial consultation at his San Francisco office located at the foot of Market Street and the Embarcadero. To schedule an appointment regarding business counsel or a case evaluation in any commercial or securities issue, contact the firm today.

David H. Schwartz has a strong academic background, having earned a law degree with honors from the University of California's Hastings School of Law. He is a member of the bar in both California and Hawaii and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is the author of "Civil RICO Against Fraudulent Enterprises," in Civil RICO Practice: Causes of Action, edited by H. Brown. Several of his cases at the Ninth Circuit and the California Supreme Court have been reported as authoritative precedents.

A meticulous and dedicated trial attorney with extensive experience in business, trade secrets, and securities litigation and appeals, Schwartz has successfully handled a number of multi-million dollar cases. He is accomplished at handling protracted cases and those that present unusual problems, where a premium is placed on professionalism. Litigation planning, jurisdictional issues, choice of law, complex discovery, case management and scheduling, coordination of counsel and litigation steering committees, joiner of parties, consolidation and severance of claims, counterclaims, cross claims, and third-party complaints, summary judgment, and class action certification are merely some of the issues David H. Schwartz readily addresses.

Attorney David H. Schwartz understands the importance of prompt communications and direct contact with clients, and offers a level of personalized attention often not available when working with large firms. Another benefit to clients of a smaller firm is the cost savings a small firm can provide because of its lower overhear.  However, David Schwartz is able to bring in all the resources needed on any case, such as forensic accountants, tax experts and other legal specialists.  Because these resources are scalable in a small firm, you only pay when you need them.  David Schwartz's focus is always on premium quality client service and reduction in the costs and delays that often attend complex cases.

To schedule a complimentary consultation regarding business counsel or commercial, trade secret, or securities litigation, please contact the firm through this Web site or by calling (415) 975-2838.

David H. Schwartz
Attorney at Law

One Market Plaza
Stuart Tower, Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 975-2838 • Fax: (415) 975-2841

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California trial lawyer David H. Schwartz represents clients in complex corporate and business litigation, securities litigation, and trade secrets litigation throughout the Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley, and all of Northern California in locations such as San Francisco (East Bay, South Bay, and North Bay), Oakland, Richmond, Vallejo, Berkeley, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Fresno, San Mateo, San Jose, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Salinas, and the Silicon Valley.
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