David Blake Newdorf

David Blake Newdorf

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Litigation
    16 years, 120 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Contracts / Agreements
    16 years
  • 20% Business
    16 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

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Contact Information
  • Newdorf Legal
    220 Montgomery Street
    Suite 1850
    San Francisco, CA 94104
    415-357-●●●● - show
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About me: David Newdorf founded Newdorf Legal is an alternative to the traditional big law firm. After practicing at a large law firm and in the public sector, Mr.... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 15 years since David Blake Newdorf was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Founder at Newdorf Legal 2008–present
Deputy City Attorney at San Francisco City Attorney's Office 2001–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Loyola Law School J.D. 1994
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Journalism and Mass Communication M.S. 1983
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Proclamation San Francisco Board of Supervisors 2008
James Madison Freedom of Information Award/Lawyer of Year Society of Professional Journalists 2000

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Bar Association of San Francisco 1994–present
Member Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter) 2008–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: What is the difference between "Pro per" and "Pro se"?
David's answer: "Pro per" and "pro se" are both shortened Latin phrases meaning an individual acting as his or her... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Inside Fraud, Outside Negligence & Professional Liability California Business Litigation Reporter 2008
Attorney consultant for California Civil Writ Practice (4th edition) Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) 2008
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Cases
Title:
Airis Holdings LLC, Airis SFO LLC, Duane Morris LLP v. City and County of San Francisco
Practice Area:
Contracts / Agreements
Outcome:
City defendants awarded $3.4 million in atty fees.
Description:
Houston-based developer Airis Holdings LLC sued San Francisco International Airport after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors exercised its option...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Qualified Immunity In Civil Rights Cases Civil Rights Appellate Litigation 2008
Voir Dire In Technology Cases San Francisco Bench-Bar Conference 2008
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Litigation Resources

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