Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg, Contracts Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Contracts, Employment Contracts, and Formation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
CounselatPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing contracts in San Diego since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg is a counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment Contracts, and Formation. Daniel has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Contracts · Employment Contracts · Formation
- Handles Contracts, Employment Contracts, and Formation matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg: Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg is a counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment Contracts, and Formation. Daniel has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg
Daniel concentrates on contracts, employment contracts, and formation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Contracts
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Contracts cases in San Diego, California
Daniel takes contracts matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in San Diego, California
Daniel takes employment contracts matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in San Diego, California
Daniel takes formation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg — Over 47 years of California contracts experience
Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg is a counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts, Employment Contracts, and Formation. Daniel has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements, executive compensation & benefits. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years. Daniel practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Diego, CA.
Working with Daniel on a contracts matter
Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements, executive compensation & benefits. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years. Daniel practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in San Diego, CA.
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts, employment contracts, and formation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg's legal education and bar admissions
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · 1979
Brown University
B.A. Ohio · 1971
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
California
1979 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. Ohio in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. Ohio in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg
Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg's office in San Diego
Daniel's primary office is at 501 W. Broadway, Ste. 1100, San Diego, CA, 92130-4088. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
501 W. Broadway, Ste. 1100
San Diego, CA 92130-4088
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Client reviews of Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a contracts attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Nicholas Riesenberg
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in California typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new contracts clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Contracts attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Daniel handles contracts matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified contracts attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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