David T. Bartels

Practice areas

Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret

David T. Bartels, a senior partner at Lawrence Bartels LLP, specializes in handling complex business litigation and transactions. His law firm is situated in Irvine, California, and he offers expert legal representation to both businesses and individuals across the state. Mr. Bartels has been a licensed attorney in California since 2000 and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

With a substantial background in securities law, Mr. Bartels dedicates a significant portion of his practice to related litigation matters. In addition to his courtroom appearances, he has participated in proceedings before regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. His work in the securities field extends to conducting internal investigations on behalf of clients across various industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance.

Among the various business litigation cases he has been involved in, Mr. Bartels has tackled issues related to intellectual property infringement. He has also represented companies dealing with discrimination and other employment law claims, shareholder class actions, and disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Bartels possesses substantial experience in business transactions.

Mr. Bartels earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from California State University, Long Beach, graduating in 1994. He continued his education at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he distinguished himself by serving on the McGeorge Law Review. In 2000, he received his Juris Doctor degree with great distinction and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Prior to joining Lawrence Bartels LLP, he held positions as a senior attorney with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and as a senior associate at a prominent global law firm based in the District of Columbia.