David Blake Newdorf

David Blake Newdorf

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

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Free Consultation (30 minutes)

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About Me

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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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5 star rating

“Big Firm Quality @ Small Firm Prices (Highly Recommend)”

Posted by: a Litigation client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I am a CEO of technology and service companies. David represented me in a breach of contract and employment litigation matter against a corporate... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Lawyer - Highly Recommend”

Posted by: LD Mangin, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: My startup used Mr. Newdorf in a lengthy litigation and he performed superbly, delivering above and beyond our best expectations. He had come highly... more
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Peer Endorsements

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7 endorsements


Christopher Francis Morales

David is a fabulous attorney. He's tough in the courtroom but compassionate with his clients. He is a former San Francisco Deputy City Attorney so he... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Morales , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
George William Wolff

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: George Wolff , San Francisco (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since David Blake Newdorf was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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
Northern California Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
Northern California Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2011–present
Member Bay Area Lawyers Network 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
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3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Writing a Winning Motion The Recorder 2013
The Top 10 Business Litigation Mistakes (and how to avoid them) Newdorf Legal website 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How to Take and Defend a Winning Deposition Recorder Roundtables 2011
How to Prepare Your Client For Deposition How to Prepare Your Client for Deposition 2010
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