I am an experienced commercial litigator and corporate counsel, concentrating in probate and trust litigation. I have recovered substantial amounts on behalf of my clients via structured settlement and during trial in probate court. I have obtained over a decade of legal and management government experience. My prior government experience included working at the: Orange County District Attorney's Office, and various Los Angeles County departments, including: District Attorney's Office, Child Support Services, Department of Beaches & Harbor, Department of Children & Family Services, Office of Affirmative Action Compliance (OAAC), and Department of Human Resources (DHR), which has provided an invaluable foundation in my endeavor to help my clients in private practice.
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130 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, GLENDALE, CA, 91205
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Posted by Jacquie | July 24, 2015 | Probate
Kind and Patient, a Smart Man with Integrity
I am a real estate agent in Palm Springs that had the opportunity to take on my first probate listing. A messy one, to boot. With no prior experience, I feared what was to come and how I would navigate it. I was very fortunate that the estate was being handled by Mr. Kim, who handled its many obstacl...
Posted by Kitty | March 26, 2015 | Commercial
Ideal Real Estate Attorney
David Kim was the ideal attorney to oversee and transact the sale of a multi-million dollar, income producing listing in Santa Monica, providing efficiency, accountability, and clear communication from start to finish. Although the project produced a host of legal and real estate issues which invited...
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2013 | Business
Reasonable and honest
David is a responsive attorney. We retain his firm for our company to handle all our business, corporate and employment matters. He returns all phone calls, emails and provides solutions effective options to resolve the dispute at hand. We have been with Mr. Kim's firm for over 5 years and would w...
"David and I were on opposite sides of a conservatorship litigation case. David was extremely professional and exceptionally bright and experienced. I would have no hesitation referring David clients in the future."
"Okay, so I am biased since David is my law partner, but he sure is an excellent family law and litigation attorney! Former D.A. Focused, smart, persistent, compassionate with his clients. Really goes the extra mile or two for his clients. And I sure wouldn't want to be his opposing counsel on a case!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known David for several years in a professional capacity when we have worked on legal matters together. David is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and good attorney in business, commercial disputes, and real estate matters."
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2008
President's Award, California Association of Equal Rights Professionals
2007
21st Annual Quality & Productivity Award, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
2000
Top of the class for Legal Writing & Research, American Jurisprudence Award
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, WRIGHT KIM DOUGLAS, ALC
2018 - Present
Glendale Memorial Hospital, Dignity HealthBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
YMCA of the FoothillsBoard Member, Officer
2010 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of California, Litigation SectionMember
2005 - 2011
California Association of Equal Rights ProfessionalsBoard of Directors
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2007
Employment Discrimination
2009
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