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David Dinosiglia Moriel
also known as David D. Moriel
About David
Biography
In 1993 Mr. Moriel founded the Law Offices of David D. Moriel, APC with the vision of providing high quality representation combined with state of the art technology to achieve client objectives.
Mr. Moriel’s practice focuses on trust and probate estate litigation where heirs or other interested parties challenge the validity of a trust or will, prosecution of claims to estate assets, and creditor’s claims against a decedent’s estate for unpaid debts or liabilities.
Mr. Moriel lived in both Spain and Italy where he cultivated relationships that led to his representation of clients with cross national issues between California and Latin America and European jurisdictions.
Mr. Moriel has presided as a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Mr. Moriel was also a member of the US National Gymnastics Team from 1983 to 1988. He competed nationallly and international and was the 1987 NCAA Highbar Champion. See the above video or paste ?v=B28B1RkH_T8
Mr. Moriel was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Law Offices of David D. Moriel
444 W Ocean Blvd, Ste 800, Long Beach, CA, 90802-4529
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Posted by Estela | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Mrs. Escalera
I hired Moriel during the pandemic to help me following my husband’s death. Because our house was my husband’s name alone, I was told that I had to probate and sell the house. Mr. Moriel took a different approach and filed a spousal property petition and got 100% title transferred to my name alo...
Posted by Krystal | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Caring
Probate Caring person. I hired Mr. Moriel to represent me in a heated probate case. A family member would not leave the family home. He evicted her. She would not pay rent. He had the court make an order charging her for the rent and damage she caused to the property. The family member ended...
Posted by Pal | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Trial
During the Covid-19 pandemic, I hired David to defend me in a restraining order case. When we could not settle the case, we prepared and went to trial and won. I will never forget going through a trial with everyone wearing a mask. Great guy!
Posted by Rose Mary | July 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Professional and Honest
I recommend attorney David D Moriel. He is a hard worker. He helped me with a probate case. An heir kept money that belong to the estate. Mr. Moriel help me get it back and charged the heir for unexplained expenses. R.M.D.
Posted by Patricia | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Efficient and Honest
My brother and I retained Attorney Moriel to represent us in a probate dispute. He is very knowledgeable in the law and Probate Court. He is efficient and honest. Attorney Moriel will get the job done. I would (100 percent) hire Attorney Moriel again.
David Dinosiglia Moriel's Lawyer Endorsements
"As the administrator of an estate David's highly professional services and knowledge of the law and local rules was invaluable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Helped me with my own Divorce!"
Joel Pipes
Probate lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2011
updated on 07/24/2020This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
David’s comment:
“THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.”
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of David D. Moriel, APLC
2012 - 2013
Partner, Wolf Moriel, LLP
1993 - 2011
Principal, Law Offics of David D. Moriel, APLC
Associations
Trusts and Estates – California Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
David D. Moriel represents Saving Private Ryan star Tom Sizemore
Case ultimately dismissed!
David D. Moriel champions women's rights
Confidential settlement.
Education
1992
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
European Royal History Journal Annual Conference
ROYALTY AND THE LAW: AN OVERVIEW – By David D. Moriel
Languages
Italian
Spanish