David has been an ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) member since 2013, and he is an AV Preeminent® rated trial attorney with extensive trial and litigation experience in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, elder abuse, product liability, employment and wrongful death cases. ABOTA is an organization consisting of trial attorneys with high personal character and honorable reputations; only 1% of all attorneys in California qualify for membership. ABOTA is an invitation only organization of the finest lawyers and judges in America, and consists of attorneys representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases. All of the attorneys who belong to ABOTA have earned great distinction at trial.

David has been awarded the “AV Preeminent” Rating by Martindale Hubbell every year since 2010. AV Preeminent is the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Every year from 2012 to present, David received the Judicial Edition AV Preeminent award which is considered Martindale Hubbell’s highest available rating. David’s legal ability and ethical standards were evaluated by members of the bar and judiciary in a confidential assessment. The Judicial Edition award indicates those judges before whom David has practiced and tried cases have given him the highest ratings available on his legal ability and ethical standards. As one of the legal industry’s oldest and most prestigious ranking organizations, Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the gold standard in attorney ratings, has recognized lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards for more than a century. Attorneys looking to refer clients, as well as individuals researching lawyers for their own legal needs, use these ratings to identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for their legal issue.

David has also been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” from 2010 to present. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers, from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. He was also named a Rising Star from 2005–2010. In 1998, Super Lawyers launched Rising Stars to recognize the top up and coming attorneys in the state — those who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

David can use all of his experiences to help you analyze and balance risk and work towards resolution of your case.