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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"Was extremely fast and easy working with David for help with our client contracts. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for an easy experience."

Contract Review Services- Arizona
Posted on Jul 17, 2026
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"I highly recommend Dave. He was responsive, efficient, and professional throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made everything as smooth as possible. It was a pleasure working with him."

Lease Revision Assistance
Posted on Jul 13, 2026
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"David is very professional, detail oriented, and handles all questions with great care"

Review Employment Agreement
Posted on Jul 12, 2026
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"From our very first conversation, David Yamaguchi brought clarity, patience, and genuine expertise to a process that felt unfamiliar and overwhelming at the start. As an entrepreneur navigating my first international NDA, I needed someone who could not only review the legal language but also explain it in plain terms so that I could make informed decisions every step of the way. Dave did exactly that — and more. He identified key issues, proposed thoughtful modifications that protected my interests, and guided me through every revision with professionalism and grace. He was responsive, fair in his pricing, and never made me feel like just another client. He treated my work and my concerns with genuine respect. I would not hesitate to recommend David Yamaguchi to any entrepreneur or small business owner who needs skilled, trustworthy legal counsel. He is the kind of attorney you want in your corner — knowledgeable, patient, and deeply committed to doing right by his clients."

Business Attorney for NDA Review
Posted on Jul 7, 2026
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"David is very responsive and super helpful in our communications."

Review Employment Agreement
Posted on Jul 3, 2026
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"David was easy to work with, very prompt and professional, and provided us the support we were looking for. Thank you David!"

Settlement Agreement Review
Posted on Jul 2, 2026

Work History

Seagen, Inc.

Outside Counsel

May 2022 - Present

Support Technology Procurement Group

May 2022 - Present

Beyond Limits Inc.

Outside General Counsel

Jan 2014 - Present

Provide General Counsel and transactional services

Jan 2014 - Present

Workday Inc.

Outside Counsel

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Support Software Partnership group

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Roku Inc.

Outside Counsel

Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

SaaS, Sales and Procurement support

Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

Intel Corporation

Outside Counsel

Jan 2013 - Nov 2019

Sales and Procurement Work

Jan 2013 - Nov 2019

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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