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David Wendell Seal

also known as Dave Seal, David Seal

4.4
15 reviews
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 30 years

Real estate Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Consumer Protection, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 6146, Westlake Village, CA

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About David

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 25%

I have represented consumers in a variety of matters including disputes with financial services companies, wrongful foreclosure matters, lemon law disputes and other consumer issues.

30 years | 300 cases

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Litigation 25%

30 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

30 years | 800 cases

25%
Real Estate 25%

I have successfully handled many different aspects of real estate law including land use, pollution, subsidence, construction, easement, and other issues, as well as actions involving unwarranted foreclosures. I am also available for expert witness work in the areas of California foreclosure laws, processes, and duties.

30 years | 300 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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David Seal, Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 6146, Westlake Village, CA, 91538

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David Wendell Seal's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (7) Real Estate (3) Employment & Labor (2) Car Accidents (1) Consumer Protection (1) Contracts & Agreements (1) Landlord & Tenant (1) Litigation (1) Personal Injury (1) Probate (1) Residential (1) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1) Tax (1) Wrongful Termination (1)
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Case Results (9) Advocacy (7) Character & Conduct (6) Professionalism (6) Recommendation (6) Trustworthiness (5) Responsiveness (4) Communication Style (3) Compassion (3) Cost of Services (3) General Knowledge (3) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Payment Plans (1)

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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2017 | Employment & Labor

I'm very satisfied with David Seal

I hired David Seal to handle an employment case for me. He listened well to my complaint and agreed to take it on. He communicated well both by calling me and asking any questions while going over documents and also taking my calls if and when I had any concerns. I was able to attend some of the depo...sitions of witnesses and could only listen in on them and was very impressed with the way David hammered with just the right questions. He really cornered the right witnesses into admitting wrongdoing and that was what my case was all about. I remember thinking that I was glad I was not in the hot seat on the other side of the table that David turned it into. I was very well satisfied with the outcome of my case due to Davids diligence. At the end of the settlement conference the judge stopped and told David that he " represented his client well". I got the impression that it is not often that a judge would stop and offer that kind of compliment. David got a friend for life for helping me like he did when I really needed it. The legal system can be a spooky place for someone like me who is not familiar with it so it was great to have Dave give me reassurance, answered all of my questions when I had them and brought it all to a successful conclusion. Can't do any better than that.

David Seal

Replied last February 06, 2017

Jeff, thank you so much for the nice comments.

Posted by Joe | February 06, 2017 | Residential

A great experience working with David Seal...

I utilized David Seal in 2013 to represent me on a civil case involving a neighbor whose trees had encroached onto my property (causing foundation and other structural damage). His efforts resulted in a successful outcome as the compromising tree was eventually removed; eliminating further structura...l damage to my home. Owning apartment buildings, I have worked with many attorneys over the years, This is truly the first time I could say that my attorney was both honest, and putting me above all. David's expertise and tenacity caused the eventual resolution with my neighbor. It was an unfortunate situation that was not being taken seriously by the other party. However, his knowledge of the law and how it applied to my case was invaluable, and a direct cause of our success.

David Seal

Replied last February 06, 2017

Thank you, Joe.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Settlement Doubled in High Tech Layoff

David and his team were excellent at taking in all the information and giving me back the possibilities and probabilities of various legal scenarios. Basically doubled my layoff package without having to go to court. Would highly recommend for anyone, especially, tenured professionals affected ...by unjust or any type of termination!

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David Wendell Seal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Rodriguez

Real estate lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and has a tremendous amount of experience."

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H. Aalsberg

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney David Seal is simply one of The Nations Best Personal Injury and Real Estate Lawyers. If you need the best in representation he is the lawyer you need to have on your side! I proudly endorse him."

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Robin Mashal

Real estate lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Seal has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Peter Depew

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Shields

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nema Daghbandan

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aryeh Leichter

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jun 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tomas Ross

General practice lawyer | Apr 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Civil rights lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

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Paul Molinaro

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Richard Harting

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Seal maintains a high level of professionalism and ethics."

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Sean Cleary

Civil rights lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Zachary Smitt

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Seal has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by his Avvo contributions. I would recommend him to anyone needing representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Alexander Cozzaglio

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I have clients that need consultation in contract law matters I refer them to David Seal. David's priority seems to always be his client's best interests."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

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"David Wendell Seal is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top Contributor, AVVO

2017

Accepted as member, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Featured Contributor - Consumer Protection, AVVO

2016

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2005

Completed, Orange County Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy

1995

Who's Who recognized, Marquis Who's Who

1994

First Place - Honors Moot Court, Western State University

1993

American Jurisprudence Awards (2), West Publishing

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of David Seal

Associations

2021 - Present

California Lawyer's Association - Real Property Section

Member

2021 - Present

California Lawyer's Association - Litigation Section

Member

2021 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Real Property Law Section

Member

2020 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Lawyers of Distinction

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Trial Association

Member

California Lawyer's Association, Law Practice Management and Technology Section

Member

2017 - 2018

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2013 - 2018

Consumer Attorneys Mortgage Fraud Focus Group

Member

Education

1994

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

1752

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