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David is certified as a Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He focuses on civil appeals, writs, complex law and motion, and litigation advice in high-stakes matters. His work spans numerous substantive areas, including product liability, class actions, probate and trust, employment, lender/borrower transactions, trade secrets, consumer fraud and unfair competition, real estate, administrative law, family law, and general commercial disputes. He has handled over 125 appeals in federal and state appellate courts  around the country.

Credentials

  • Loyola Law School, 1998, J.D., Loyola Law Review, Staff and Articles Editor, 1996 - 1998
  • Loyola Marymount University, 1993, B.A., History

  • California

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • All Federal Courts - California
  • All State Courts - California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Eleventh Circuit

  • California Lawyers’ Association Committee on Appellate Courts, Member
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Appellate Practice Section, Past Chair and Former Executive Committee Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI), Appellate Section
  • Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
  • Filipino Bar Association of Northern California

Awards & Recognition

  • Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Specialization
  • Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list for Appellate, 2016-2019, 2021
  • Sean Halpin Award for Pro Bono, Honrable Mention, 2022
  • Pro Bono Publico Award, The Legal Aid Society, 2021