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David Allan Goldsmith

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  • Rolling Hills Estates, CA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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About David

David A. Goldsmith began his career as a lawyer in 2004 working for a boutique defense firm specializing in breach of warranty and product liability litigation. Much of this early experience was devoted to defending major automobile manufacturers in lemon law cases.

In 2009, one of his firm's clients, Bentley Motors, Inc., hired David to manage its Consumer Affairs for the Americas region, which included United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. In his initial role at Bentley, David set consumer policy and procedure, advised on federal and state regulation, trained dealership and internal personnel, drafted warranty manuals, and directed customer service involving product claims. He also directed internal personnel in pre-litigation, and outside counsel in litigation of consumer claims, including lemon law cases.

David's role at Bentley later expanded to include aspects of product marketing, communications, customer relationship management systems, Product Placement, management of VIP affairs for the Americas region, and fleet sales initiatives. The prevalence of consumer product and emissions regulations meant that David gained a higher level understanding of how automobile manufacturers relate with consumers, dealerships and the federal government regarding products after they enter the stream of commerce. This included management of critical concerns, including product liability and lemon law claims.

Today, David utilizes his previous background and the relationships he has formed as both a defense lawyer, and In-House Consumer Affairs Manager to achieve efficient resolutions for Consumers who have problems with products.

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Spanish, Portuguese

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Goldsmith West, A Professional Law Corporation

609 Deep Valley Drive
Suite 200
Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      VAAuthorized to Practice Law201602/12/2017
      CAActive200406/20/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers14
      Legal guides2
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      American Jurisprudence Award - Political Theories of LawThompson Corporation2003
      Best Brief - Moot CourtUniversity of California, Hastings College of the Law2002
      Honorable mention--Best Oral Advocate, Moot CourtUniversity of California, Hastings College of the Law2002
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      FounderGoldsmith West2017 - Present
      Head of Consumer AffairsBentley Motors, Inc.2009 - 2017
      Managing AttorneyKaplan Lee, LLP2004 - 2009
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember2017 - Present
      Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember2007 - Present
      International Association of Lemon Law AdministratorsSubscriber2008 - 2017
      Association of Southern California Defense CounselMember2008 - 2017
      Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember2004 - 2009
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Goldsmith West Blog - The Truth About Lemon LawTop Reasons Lemon Law Cases Go To Trial2017
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of San Diego School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
      University of California, Hastings College of the Law1L2002
      University of California - San DiegoBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Nationwide Dealership ConferenceLegal Writing for Dealership Personnel2010
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Alvin E. WILLIAMS, et ux., Petitioners, v. BENTLEY MOTORS, INC., et al., Respondents. No. 12-26. August 6, 2012.Petition Denied.
      State of Florida v. John B. Goodman, 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, PALM BEACH COUNTY CASE NO.: 2010CF005829AMBThe Bentley product was cleared, as Mr. Goodman's defense failed and he was convicted. Appeals denied.

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      Brand new car with issues...

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      Excellent Lemon Law Attorney!

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      Excellent Experience

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      Lemon Law Case for a Cadillac

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      Thank you David for help with our Ford F150

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      Pleasure to work with.

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      Excellent experience

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      Lawyer Scott Richard Kaufman

      Scott Kaufman, Consumer protection Attorney on May 5, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Goldsmith is a top notch attorney. With more than a dozen years as a consumer law attorney, he will find a way, if there is one, to get justice for you.

      Lawyer Jim O'Brien Whitworth

      Jim Whitworth, Lemon law Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Dave is bringing his insight and intelligence to the Consumer side. After 10 plus years of knowing each other, i can tell all California consumers they are in good hands.

      Lawyer Andrew Ross Cahill

      Andrew Cahill, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Oct 27, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      David is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and is a specialist in this area.

      Lawyer Edward William Racek

      Edward Racek, Lemon law Attorney on Oct 26, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      David is an excellent and experienced advocate. I endorse this attorney.

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      Nicholas Johnson, Unknown Attorney on Oct 17, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      David is a very effective advocate.

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      Roberto Saldana, Lemon law Attorney on Oct 5, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      David has over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer and is extremely knowledgeable and I wholeheartedly endorse him.

      Lawyer Zi Chao Lin

      Zi Lin, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Sep 30, 2017
      Relationship: Other

      David is very knowledgeable and has great experience.

      Lawyer Joseph Arthur Kaufman

      Joseph Kaufman, Lemon law Attorney on Sep 28, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I've worked with David on a number of matters over the years and endorse him.

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      Jeffrey Meinhardt, Lemon law Attorney on Sep 26, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Joseph Lloyd Buckley

      Joseph Buckley, Lemon law Attorney on Sep 25, 2017
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      I endorse this lawyer without reservation. David Goldsmith is an outstanding attorney who excels in the practice of consumer and Lemon Law litigation. Mr. Goldsmith is a terrific problem solver for his clients.

      Lawyer Jonathan Jemison

      Jonathan Jemison, Lemon law Attorney on Sep 23, 2017
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      I worked with David for years when he served as In-house counsel for a luxury car manufacturer, defending Lemon Law claims and other breach of warranty and consumer law issues. David is a skilled litigator capable of handling complex claims and solving client problems. His negotiating skills are strong and he repeatedly showed his ability to combine his knowledge of both the legal and commercial issues to achieve beneficial (and at times creative) resolutions to complex disputes. David is someone I would gladly refer my clients to when needed.

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