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.
Practice areas
17 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, Portuguese
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2016 | 02/12/2017 |
CA | Active | 2004 | 06/20/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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American Jurisprudence Award - Political Theories of Law | Thompson Corporation | 2003 |
Best Brief - Moot Court | University of California, Hastings College of the Law | 2002 |
Honorable mention--Best Oral Advocate, Moot Court | University of California, Hastings College of the Law | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Goldsmith West | 2017 - Present |
Head of Consumer Affairs | Bentley Motors, Inc. | 2009 - 2017 |
Managing Attorney | Kaplan Lee, LLP | 2004 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2017 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 2007 - Present |
International Association of Lemon Law Administrators | Subscriber | 2008 - 2017 |
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel | Member | 2008 - 2017 |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Goldsmith West Blog - The Truth About Lemon Law | Top Reasons Lemon Law Cases Go To Trial | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Diego School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of California, Hastings College of the Law | 1L | 2002 |
University of California - San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Nationwide Dealership Conference | Legal Writing for Dealership Personnel | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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.: 2010CF005829AMB | The Bentley product was cleared, as Mr. Goodman's defense failed and he was convicted. Appeals denied. |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicholas Johnson, Unknown Attorney on Oct 17, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
David is a very effective advocate.
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.
Zi Lin, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Sep 30, 2017
Relationship: Other
David is very knowledgeable and has great experience.
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.
Jeffrey Meinhardt, Lemon law Attorney on Sep 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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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