David Alan Utley

David Alan Utley

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 47 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Litigation

211 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 500, Long Beach, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 75%

35 years of civil and administrative litigation in California and Federal venues now concentrating on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and Defense Base Act and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act, and protecting the subrogation interests of employers and carriers.

47 years

75%
Litigation 25%

47 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Location

David Utley, Esq.

211 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 500, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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David Alan Utley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by clay | March 25, 2010

Dave Utley

Dave Utley is not only a great lawyer but became a good friend as well. He help me trough a difficult time after I was injured and saw that I got treated fairly.

Posted by Dennis | March 24, 2010

a positive experience.

we had a very positive experience with Mr. Utley He handled our case in a very professional and timely manner. We would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2010

Local 13 Longshoreman

Dave Utley has been my lawyer for a number of years. He is highly professional, very knowledgeable in the laws and everything that is involved with the longshore industry. He is always available for any questions or concerns that come up. I highly recommend Dave Utley as an attorney.

Posted by cliff | March 23, 2010

A GREAT LAWYER AND FRIEND

he is a great lawyer he has an still my lawyer after 16 years

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Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Utley and I were opposing counsel in a personal injury matter that had some difficult circumstances. Through it all, Mr. Utley diligently represented is client but did it in a professional manner. I wish more attorneys presented Mr. Utley's demeanor in their practice."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Department of Labor Joint Bar Association

Longshore Claims Association

Education

1977

Western State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1973

Whittier College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Dallas DBA Seminar

Managing DBA Claims, A Non-DBA Approach

2014

Annual Longshore Conference

Surveillance & Impeachment Evidence

2013

Signal / LCA Maritime Conference

Mock Mediation

2012

PTSD & DBA Litigation Seminar

ALJ /PTSD Trends on the East & West

2010

2010: To Master & Command the Longshore Act: A New Direction

Impact of Rhine decision on Longshore Act Benefits

2009

Northwest Longshore Claims Administrators Seminar

Effects of the Recession Upon Loss of Earning Capacity Analysis

Publications

1984

Benefits Review Board - U.S. Department of Labor Klubnikin v. Crescent Wharf & Warehouse Co., 16 BRBS 182, 186 (1984)

Languages

English

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