David M. Greeley
Top rated Franchise & Dealership attorney in San Diego, California
Greeley Law, APC
Practice areas: Franchise & Dealership, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in California since: 1998
Education: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
With over 25 years of experience in the legal profession, David M. Greeley focuses his practice on franchise and business law. Serving from his office Greeley Law, APC, he serves clients around San Diego County. Throughout his career he has resolved disputes through direct negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. He has represented clients in matters involving real estate disputes, fraudulent conveyance issues, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes and corporate governance issues.
In his business practice, Mr. Greeley concentrates on advising clients on a wide range of issues including complex business disputes, post-termination issues and coverage disputes. Over the years he has successfully resolved franchisor claims against franchisees regarding post-termination issues and the franchisee's employee's claim on the franchisor. He has also handled franchisee claims of misrepresentations both in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and outside of the FDD.
With a bachelor’s degree in american history, Mr. Greeley pursued his law degree at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. While at law school, he was a member of the Arizona Law Review and the Order of the Coif. Upon earning his Juris Doctor in 1998, he was admitted to the State Bar of California. He started his career off at a leading law firm in San Diego as a full-time attorney handling business disputes. This early experience has proven invaluable in shaping his approach to complex legal challenges and enhancing his ability to advocate effectively for his clients.
As a dedicated business law attorney, Mr. Greeley prioritizes your business goals, offering tailored legal strategies that align with your unique vision. By fostering transparent communication and proactive problem-solving, he ensures every decision protects your interests, simplifies complex regulations and paves the way for long-term commercial success. His professionalism and ethical standards have garnered him an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Franchise/Dealership, Business Litigation, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Organizations, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret
- 60% Franchise/Dealership
- 30% Business Litigation
- 10% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 1998, California
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California
- California Lawyers Association (CLA), Business Law Section, 2020-2026
- American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 2013-present
- San Diego Downtown 4 & San Diego Distributors & Manufacturers Affiliate Group, 2020–Present
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Board of Governors, 2023–2026
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Educational Background
- Wake Forest University, Bachelor of Arts, Major: U.S. History, 1990
Honors
- AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
Industry Groups
- Franchising
Office location for David M. Greeley
1350 Columbia St
Suite 403
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-259-0994
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026