David Waldon Pickard III

David Waldon Pickard III

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 26 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Whittier, CA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Real Estate, Residential ... +3 more

13215 Penn Street, Suite 300, Whittier, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 30%

I have worked both as an attorney in private practice and as in-house counsel for a general contractor managing its litigation related matters. I represent general contractors, subcontractors, developers, homeowners, architects, and engineers in construction related matters. I am a licensed architect and general contractor, and my experience includes dealing with construction defects, payment and collections, design professional negligence claims, and other miscellaneous construction issues.

27 years | 75 cases

30%
Real Estate 20%

I have handled both transactional and litigation work for both commercial and residential matters. My particular interest is in negotiating purchase and lease agreements for retail and commercial projects. Also, I am experienced with advising clients about and arranging for appropriate business structures for income properties.

27 years | 25 cases

20%
Residential Real Estate 20%

I enjoy assisting homeowners with resolving conflicts with contractors they have hired to improve or remodel their homes. Problems frequently arise because homeowners are inexperienced with the construction contracting process, and my expertise as a licensed architect and contractor helps them understand the process and navigate safely through complex issues.

27 years | 35 cases

20%
Business 10%

I am experienced with advising on, setting up and establishing new business structures. Also, I have extensive experience with advising on and drafting contracts and agreements.

27 years | 50 cases

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

I have handled a number of bankruptcies for contractor and subcontractor clients to give them a fresh start in their businesses.

27 years | 8 cases

10%
Trusts 10%

Wills, trusts, advance health care directives, powers of attorney

27 years | 12 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David Pickard

13215 Penn Street, Suite 300, Whittier, CA, 90602

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David Waldon Pickard III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ray | January 27, 2015

David Pickard III

David has done a good job for me and my family on several projects. David likes to resolve issues as soon as possible which I know has saved my family money.

Posted by Frank | January 27, 2015

Dependabe and Competant representation

Mr. Pickard provided advice and legal representation, on two business cases for my company. He performed to my satisfaction successfully. I would be confident to use him or have him represent my company again.

Posted by Ray | January 20, 2015

Review for David Waldon Pickard III

I have been a client of Dave's for several years and he's the first attorney I have worked with that is honest. He has represented me or my company several times and each time I was very pleased with the results of his work on my behalf. Through all of this Dave and I have become friends as well, in ...addition he has recommended our construction company to several of his clients resulting is work for our firm.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of David Pickard

1990 - 2008

General Counsel, Pickard Construction, Inc.

1986 - 2008

Architect, Pickard Architects

1983 - 1986

Project Engineer, The Koll Company

Associations

1999 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Structural Engineer's Association of Southern California

Member

1986 - Present

American Institute of Architects

Member

1983 - Present

USC Architectural Guild

Member

1999 - 2009

Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

In re JB Construction

Complete discharge of all debts

South Bay Iron vs. RA Campbell

Judgment for Plaintiff

Boyd Construction Inc. vs. Cohrac

Judgment for Plaintiff

Aetna Trading vs. Maggie Flamik

Judgment for Plaintiff

Braslaw vs. Hansen

Dismissed with prejudice

Sena vs. Sky High Builders

Judgment for Plaintiff

Patterson Builders vs. F&F, LLC

Settled in favor of Defendant

FORD Inc. vs. Morales

Settled in favor of Plaintiff. Collected in full.

In re D's Electric, Inc.

Complete discharge of all debts

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Education

1998

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Southern California

BArch

1981

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Stanford University

Speaking Engagements

2006

AIA Inland Empire Chapter Annual Meeting

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Languages

Spanish

Activity

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