Established in 1990, the Law Offices of David M. Zeligs has delivered quality legal services to its clients with professionalism and integrity for over a quarter century. Based on our law firm’s philosophy of putting the client’s interests first, we provide individualized services based on your realistic legal needs and expectations for a reasonable price.
Too often law firms deliver a “cookie cutter” package of documents to the client at their convenience, without taking the time to explain the legal significance and complexities of what has been prepared. This can translate into misunderstandings, legal problems and costly lawsuits down the road. We won’t leave you in the dark and will devote the time necessary to explain the legal benefits and liabilities of your transaction, so you can make an informed and knowledgeable decision about how to optimally structure your business and personal legal affairs.
David M. Zeligs graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) in 1978 with a B.A. degree in Politics. In 1974, after his freshman year, he took time off from college waiting tables and washing dishes to earn enough money to travel for six months throughout Latin America. Along the way, he lived with fisherman in Mexico, explored ancient Mayan ruins, attended house raisings with indigenous peoples in the Andes and became a fluent Spanish speaker. In 1982, Mr. Zeligs received his law degree from the McGeorge School of Law-University of the Pacific (UOP-McGeorge), and was admitted to practice with the California Bar in December 1982.
After practicing civil litigation for several years with medium-sized firms in the Southern California area, in 1988 Mr. Zeligs returned to McGeorge to obtain his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Business & Taxation. This unique international program included course studies in Sacramento, CA then classes in Salzburg, Austria with other lawyers from all parts of the world. To fulfill his LL.M. requirement, he then journeyed to Asia to intern with a Singapore law firm specializing in commercial and international law. During this time Mr. Zeligs also assisted in the formation of the International Law Section of the State Bar of California, serving on its first Executive Committee and chairing two other sub-committees.
After his return from Asia, in 1990 Mr. Zeligs founded the Law Offices of David M. Zeligs in Long Beach, California. For more than 25 years, he has provided sound legal counsel to a wide range of individuals and businesses. The law firm has a diverse clientele including everything from start-up businesses, “Mom & Pop” stores and established companies with global operations. Areas of specialization include Corporations, LLC’s, Non-profit 501(c)(3) charities, business contracts, estate planning, real property matters, trademarks/intellectual property and international business transactions.
Mr. Zeligs is a frequent lecturer to academic, commercial and civic organizations on topics of interest in business, corporate law and estate planning.
Resources
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CORPORATIONS & S CORPORATIONS VS LLCs
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CORPORATIONS & S CORPORATIONS VS LLCs
Read MoreLet’s assume that you’ve concluded it would be advantageous to operate your small business through an entity that limits the personal liability of all the owners — even if following this strategy involves a bit more paperwork, complexity, and possible expense. You have two main choices — either the tried
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BEES IN LONG BEACH MAY GET A SANCTUARY YET, THANKS TO A CHARITABLE ATTORNEY AND EAGLE SCOUT
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BEES IN LONG BEACH MAY GET A SANCTUARY YET, THANKS TO A CHARITABLE ATTORNEY AND EAGLE SCOUT
Read MoreA backyard beekeeping club is on the verge of creating the first honeybee sanctuary in a Long Beach city park – thanks in part to a local attorney, who offered his expertise in exchange for honey. The Long Beach Beekeepers has been working to build an educational center that doubles
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OLD COURTHOUSE MAY BE PART OF A BROADER PLAN FOR NEW LONG BEACH CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
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OLD COURTHOUSE MAY BE PART OF A BROADER PLAN FOR NEW LONG BEACH CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
Read MoreThe original county courthouse as it looked in 2014. Photo by Brian Addison. When David M. Zeligs first tried cases at the Long Beach Courthouse more than two decades ago, he didn’t see what some now hail as a shining example of midcentury modern architecture.He saw a decrepit dump.“It was
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CORPORATE RECORD KEEPING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE “VIRTUAL CORPORATION”
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CORPORATE RECORD KEEPING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE “VIRTUAL CORPORATION”
Read MoreThe maintenance of legally required documents and records for corporations, limited liability companies (“LLC’s) and other business entities in California are extensive. Traditionally, corporate records were kept in a leather bound binder call a “Minute Book” which was supposed to contain a written history of the corporation from inception to
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HOW DO I CHOOSE A GUARDIAN FOR MY CHILDREN?
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HOW DO I CHOOSE A GUARDIAN FOR MY CHILDREN?
Read MoreChoose a Personal Guardian — Someone to Raise Your Children in the Unlikely Event You Can’t If your children are young, you’ve probably thought about who would raise them if for some reason you or another parent couldn’t. It’s not an easy thing to consider, but with a simple arrangement
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BENEFITS OF PUTTING YOUR HOME IN A LIVING TRUST
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BENEFITS OF PUTTING YOUR HOME IN A LIVING TRUST
Read MoreSingle people who buy a home and apply for a mortgage almost always take title to the property as sole owner. Married people almost automatically take the title as joint tenants. Yet, with a little thought and the help of an attorney or financial planner, single people and married couples