David Yamaguchi

David Yamaguchi

Attorney at Law

Poway
California
Licensed in
CA
University of California Hastings College of the Law

"Took the time to explain all the steps and laid out my options clearly. Very experienced!"

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About
Hastings Law School alum with extensive experience guiding start-ups and small businesses, as well as Fortune 500 companies. My specialties include structuring and negotiating complex technology transactions, international deals, technology and IP licensing, business creation, commercial contracts (sales, services, manufacturing and purchasing), and consultant/contractor agreements. I also have extensive experience managing attorneys. My clients have included leading technology companies such as Nokia, Intel, Flextronics, ViaSat, Verizon, and Dell Computers, as well as cutting edge software start-ups like PacketVideo, BigCommerce, Hightail,… read more Beyond Limits and Lynx Technology.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Other Practice Areas
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Patents
Patents
  • Non-Provisional Patent
  • Patent Consults
  • Patent Search
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Construction Contract
  • Home Owner Associations
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Foreclosure
  • Real Estate Investment Compliance
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Residential Lease
  • Tenant Dispute
  • Tenant Eviction
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • SAFE Document
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Client Reviews

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"David is quick, thorough, and courtious. Enjoyed working with him, and he made the process very simple and easy to understand."

Draft Service Agreement
Posted on Jul 6, 2021
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"David was efficient but not rushing--great to work with."

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
Posted on Jun 3, 2021
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"David was very helpful crafting a ToS for our SAAS business. I would definitely work with him again!"

Draft Terms of Service
Posted on May 27, 2021
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"David was polite and professional and got me the results I wanted with my contract."

Review Contractor Agreement
Posted on May 25, 2021
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"David is a great asset for any business. Easy to work with and listens to your needs."

Draft Service Agreement
Posted on Apr 28, 2021
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"Incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and excellent at explaining complex issues. Will work with again."

Restructure Corporation
Posted on Apr 9, 2021
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Work History

PacketVideo Corporation

Vice President and General Counsel

Nov 2006 - Dec 2012

Nov 2006 - Dec 2012

Nokia Corporation

Group Counsel

Dec 2001 - Nov 2006

Dec 2001 - Nov 2006

Citizens Communications

General Counsel

Dec 1999 - Nov 2001

Dec 1999 - Nov 2001

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