David John Duchrow

David John Duchrow

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 43 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Appeals, Personal Injury, Mediation

2510 Main Street, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA

About David

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

Represent workers and unions, private and public sector, state and federal court and administrative hearings. Extensive appellate practice.

44 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Duchrow & Piano, LLPO

2510 Main Street, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA, 90405-3583

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David John Duchrow's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Candace | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Consummate Professional - Brilliant Mind & Kind Heart

I needed help with a dire situation at work. Someone didn't like me and wanted me gone, despite an outstanding job performance on record. This was in the public sector so there was also a union involved and procedure that needed to be followed. I knew I needed an attorney, but didn't know how to fi...nd one that had the expertise and street smarts that I was looking for. I made numerous phone calls and consulted (in person) with two other attorneys before asking David Duchrow if he'd represent me. I am so happy he said yes. My situation dragged out for months and time and time again, I'd be told one thing by the union (who was there to represent me) and something different by David. With his experience in appeals ("appellate law"), David was always one step ahead of the union because David would already know how this or that situation played out in the courts -- and he was well informed of the latest court decisions. It was this big picture type of thinking that ultimately got me a decent settlement considering the employer started out offering $0. There were times I asked myself, "Do I really want to pay for an attorney? I have a union going to bat for me, won't that be enough?" All I can say is, I'm so very glad I had Mr. Duchrow on my team. I can confidently say that the only reason I got anything at all is because I had David Duchrow guiding and advising. David Duchrow sees the big picture, the chess pieces, even when others trained in the law (and specifically in employment) couldn't see the same things he did with the same information. He's also one of the nicest and even-tempered people I've met. He was always patient and I did ask a lot of questions. David was careful to walk me through the logic of every piece of advice he gave to ensure I got it and understood the reasoning behind his recommendations. This helped me buy in to whatever it was he was suggesting and also gave me confidence when I had to face the ugliness of the situation before me. The other thing I'll say is that his rate is extremely reasonable and David doesn't nickel and dime when representing you. If you're in an employment situation and need an expert eye, someone with true street smarts or find yourself represented by a union, but wondering if you could do better, my short answer is this: Yes, you can do better. David Duchrow is the best I've come across when I was searching for an employment attorney. I'm extremely glad I decided to spend money on proper representation and I'm even more glad that it was on the right attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2011 | Employment & Labor

Past and Current Client

David’s firm was originally referred to me by my union. They told me if they were going to litigate my case his firm would be their choice. At that time I had never had the need to hire an attorney. I was looking for an employee’s lawyer who was honest, direct, and knowledgeable about employment ...law. I found David to be all of these things and more. It was very important for me to feel comfortable with whom I chose to represent me. Since I am not a lawyer I needed someone who could explain to me what the process was in terms that I could understand. This in turn would allow me to help David represent me. He did an excellent job presenting my case. David Duchrow is an outstanding attorney with compassion, ethics, and an excellent knowledge base. I would highly recommend without hesitation David Duchrow and his firm. We could truly use more lawyers like David, it would make the world a better place.

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David John Duchrow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elisa Ungerman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is terrific. Smart, caring, thoughtful - what you want in your lawyer."

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Dolores Leal

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 03

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"I have no hesitation in endorsing David Duchrow. He is a dedicated, skilled and smart plaintiff employment attorney."

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David Derubertis

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Duchrow is a top-notch employee rights lawyer. He has an excellent reputation in the community and does stellar work -- both in trial and appellate courts. When it comes to California public sector employment cases, he's the best. There's simply no one on the employee side who knows the nuances and intricacies of California public sector employment law better than does David."

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Marilynn Mika Spencer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Duchrow and I have co-counseled together on five cases: disability discrimination and failure to accommodate; age discrimination; national origin discrimination; and two wage and hour class actions. He is remarkably knowledgeable in the law, civil trials and evidence, and appeals. David is responsible, professional and a pleasure to work with. His integrity is above reproach, and his dedication to his clients is inspiring."

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Samuel Wells

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael King

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is smart, ethical and determined."

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Michelle Reinglass

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 24

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - 2013

Former Chair (2007-2009), California Employment Lawyers Association

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2002 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1982

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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