A Certified Family Law Specialist For The South Bay
Biography
David has been in practice since 1986 and remains focused on the subtleties of family law. His extensive experience and skill in this area as counselor, litigator (over 260 divorce trials plus 23 jury trials), mediator, and collaborator has allowed his firm to achieve remarkable results for his clients.
In addition to David’s success as a strong litigator, advocate, and mediator, he and his associates also practice collaborative divorce and provide mediation services which are non-adversarial interventions providing viable options to traditional divorce processes. David is a member of A Better Divorce—a group comprised of attorneys and other professionals committed to helping resolve family law issues without the need for court proceedings.
David received his Bachelor of Science in Law at Glendale University and graduated from Glendale University College of Law in 1984.
Education
- Glendale University College of Law, Glendale, California
- 1984
- Glendale University
- B.S., Bachelor of Science
Bar Admissions
- California, 1986
Honors
- Rated Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
- Overall Peer Rating: 5 out of 5
- Overall Client Rating: 5 out of 5
- Top Rated by Super Lawyers
Pro-Bono Activities
- A Better Divorce: A Group of Collaborative Law Professionals Member
- Past President Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
- South Bay Family Law Study Group Member
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Child Custody
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, Chair, 2019 to 2020
- South Bay Bar Association, President, 2004 to Present
- South Bay Bar Association, Family Law Chairperson, 1997 to 2001
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee, Member, 2006 to Present
Classes & Seminars
- Presenter at Family Law Related Speaking Engagements
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Family Law Specialist