$ 325-375 per hour
David Jonathan Gittelman
About David
Biography
The Law Offices of David J. Gittelman is a small civil law firm, specializing in complex litigation. We represent clients throughout California in a wide variety of complex matters, including landslides, products liability, wrongful death, and construction litigation. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients. By remaining small, we are able to focus our attention on all aspects and details of the issues that concern our clients.
We have litigated hundreds of cases from inception to resolution or verdict, providing zealous representation while maintaining high standards of integrity and honesty. Our experience helps streamline the litigation process and often allows our clients to reach an early resolution to their cases, saving both time and money.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David Jonathan Gittelman
12864 Salmon River Rd., San Diego, CA, 92129
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David Jonathan Gittelman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2014
Landslide lawyer
David represented me in a landslide dispute with my neighbor. He was very knowledgable about landslides and aggressively defended me. I was very impressed with him.
David Jonathan Gittelman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with David on a contentious neighbor dispute involving claims of encroachment and hillside instability. I found David to be knowledgeable, aggressive, and very ethically focused on the interests of his client. I highly endorse David."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for 23 years. He is hard-working, intelligent, and aggressive."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of being co-counsel with David in the representation of a Fortune 100 client in a large loss subrogation matter. He's impressed me with his interpersonal skills as well as his knowledge of the law. I've come to value and rely on his innovative input and dispassionate case evaluation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for/with David for a number of years. He always vigorously represents his clients' interests and provides work of the highest caliber."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Top California attorney, Who's Who Legal
1992
Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Service, New York University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David J. Gittelman
2003 - 2008
Associate, Gray & Prouty
1997 - 2003
Associate, Travelers Insurance
Associations
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1996 - 2016
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ryan v. O'Brien
Defense Verdict; two hours
Education
1995
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Execusummit on Subrogation
Subrogation
2005
Claims training
Landslide Claims and Litigation
Publications
2015
Legal Current Events
Your Legal Reputation in 2015
2015
Legal Ink Magazine
Should You Sue Because of a Negative Review?
2015
Legal Ink Magazine
Would YOU Hire Yourself as Legal Counsel?
Languages
English
Activity
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Law firm refusing to pay expert witness fees, after they had the expert testify, and seemingly because they lost case.
07 Jan 2015
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Can the Use of a Blower to Blow Debris onto Your Property be Considered "Littering?"
05 Jan 2015
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How long can you sue for Emotional distress ?
22 Nov 2014