David M. Helbraun

I am an accomplished litigation and trial lawyer. My practice includes Civil Rights, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Business, Trademarks, and Insurance Bad Faith law issues. I practice throughout California, in all state and federal courts.

With over three decades of experience, I provide knowledgeable and skilled representation. I zealously advocate, determined to achieve the best possible outcomes for my clients' legal situations. Recognized by peers for exceptional ethics and representation, I hold an AV Preeminent Rating, and have been honored as a Super Lawyer for the past three years.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Intellectual Property

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

• Insurance Bad Faith
• Professional Liability

California

Since 1987

All State & Federal Courts in California

Owner

Helbraun Law Firm

2000 - Current

Partner

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker

1997 - 2000

University of California Hastings College of the Law

J.D. (1987)

Yale University

B.A. (1982)

Northern California Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2017, 2018, 2019

National LGBT Bar Association

Founding Board Member

Current

Lavender Law Conference

Founding Board Member

Current

American Bar Association (Tort and Insurance Practice section)

Member

Current

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

Current

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Member

Current

California State Bar  # 129840

Member

1987 - Current

Insurance Settlement Handbook

Internet Domain Name Infringement

Avoiding Legal Malpractice

Legal Ethics