An attorney since 1997, Fleck began his career at the U.S Customs Service fighting import fraud.
He moved on to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office’s White Collar Crimes Division, where as a deputy DA he prosecuted felonies and complex financial crimes, including business, real estate, investment, insurance, and loan fraud as well as identity theft, forgery and money laundering for 10 years.
In private practice since 2009, Fleck has represented people and companies in civil lawsuits to recover money and property after their business partners lied to and cheated them.
Major cases include:
Successful recovery of a client’s home after an infamous con artist had filed 18 forged and fraudulent deeds against the property.
Recovery of almost $2,000,000 for a client whose partner used a second set of books to cheat him.
After two successful decades of fighting con artists in court, Mr. Fleck in 2019 co-founded Veritable Data Solutions, Inc. to develop fraud prevention software designed to stop fraud before it happens. Veritable Data’s first product is a smartphone app to be used by notaries to prevent home title theft, and the second product will be used in the construction industry to prevent forged engineering documents.
Mr. Fleck has established himself as a respected educator in real estate fraud. He has provided training and presentations to fraud detectives, the Mortgage Bankers Association, the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, the American Conference Institute, the Federal Mortgage Fraud Working Group, Fannie Mae, the National Notary Association, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and major financial institutions. He helped develop and currently teaches the class through which California detectives learn how to investigate real estate fraud.
Practice areas
I have been a litigator since 1999 - first as a criminal prosecutor and then as a business and real estate litigator. Today, I primarily represent victims of title theft, real estate fraud, business fraud & investment fraud.
24 years, 2,000 cases
I represent people who have been wrongfully accused of committing fraud. As a former white collar criminal prosecutor, I know how law enforcement personnel think which benefits my clients.
24 years
I handle international business transactions when deals fall apart. If a party to a transaction committed fraud (i.e., embezzlement, investment fraud, false documents, forgery, etc.), I will file a lawsuit to recover money and property.
26 years
Languages spoken
German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1997 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 22 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Prosecutor of the Year | International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, Southern California Chapter | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Business and Real Estate Trial Lawyer | Law Office of David L. Fleck, Inc. | 2016 - Present |
Founder and Chief Rainmaker | The Esquire Network (TEN) | 2012 - Present |
Principal Trial Lawyer | Rudoy & Fleck, aPLC | 2011 - 2016 |
Civil Litigation Professor | College of the Canyons | 2011 - 2013 |
Fraud Litigator | Rudow Law Group | 2009 - 2012 |
Felony & Fraud Prosecutor | Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office | 1999 - 2009 |
In-House Attorney | US Customs Service | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Esquire Network (TEN) | President | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
Odd Fellows Home of California | Board of Directors, Chair of Legal Affairs Committee | 2014 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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How a Con-Artist Used the Government to Help Him Steal a House | 2017 | |
Loopholes in the Law: A Prologue | 2017 | |
(Alleged) Pharmacy Fraud | 2017 | |
Anywhere There is Money.... | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of California - Los Angeles | BA | 1994 |
Universitat Wien | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TEN Glendale Attorney's-Only, Monthly Networking Group | How to Increase Likelihood of Criminal Prosecution of Fraud | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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International Sales Commission Fraud | Verdict: $1.6M plus attorneys fees. |
Mortgage Loan Fraud | No jail time |
Fake Foreclosure | Settled on terms favorable to elderly client |
International Affinity Fraud | Verdict: Defendants intended to defraud my client. |
The Great Heist | No charges filed |
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Eugene Hanrahan, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Dec 10, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with David for several years. I know his work product first hand. David is as experienced and competent an attorney as you will find. He's smart and works hard. He is especially knowledgeable about mortgage fraud. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Arthur Fels, Litigation Attorney on Dec 30, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
David and I were on opposing sides of a real estate fraud matter where he achieved an impressive result for his client. David's knowledge of the field was obvious and I appreciated his high level of professionalism throughout the case. He has my full endorsement.
Mark Lemke, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I resolved a case with David yesterday. He was a fierce advocate for his clients, fully prepared to try the case (not every attorney is), but tempered that with giving his clients an honest appraisal of the challenges and costs ahead. I fully expect that any client is lucky to have David as their attorney.
Kc Knox, White collar crime Attorney on Nov 27, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David Lorenzo Fleck brought me in on a matter in which a Trustee had wrongfully taken ownership of a profitable business to the complete exclusion of the beneficiaries of the Trust. Mr. Fleck was compassionate with his clients and took the necessary steps to reclaim what was rightfully theirs. Mr. Fleck's understanding of the intricate nuances in corporate law and the fraud that plagues each corner makes him an excellent attorney to protect the innocent and attack the others.
Andrew Leventhal, White collar crime Attorney on Nov 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a skilled former prosecutor with immense expertise in complex financial cases. He knows how to work any matter involving fraudulent schemes. David is thus your go-to attorney for victims, defendants, and general business professionals who are confronted with fraud issues. I would, without hesitation, recommend David to anyone.
Stephen Danz, Unknown Attorney on Nov 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David has been invaluable counsel to me in a number of white collar crime and fraud cases. He has been hugely generous with his time and his advise stellar.
Natalya Byzova, Litigation Attorney on Apr 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've worked with David Fleck on many cases together. I was impressed with his sharp legal mind, personable approach to his clients and trial experience. I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer.
William Rudow, White collar crime Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. David is a top notch attorney capable of understanding and defending very sophisticated cases.
Martin Rudoy, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've seen David in action, and his tenacity with a gloved hand is very effective in reducing or eliminating criminal charges.
David Hoffman, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with David on a litigation he was handling. While it was a relatively small case, David took the matter to heart. He really cared, and that was reflected in his work which achieved very good results. I have known David for years, and I know he has high integrity as well.
Bob Epstein, White collar crime Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is very experienced in handling white collar criminal matters. I have referred a number of matters to him in the past and have consistently received very positive feedback. I will continue to refer to him in the future.
Mona Elhalwagy, Real estate Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
- I have witnessed David Fleck facilitate an agreement with two sides who were very much at odds, to say the very least. His level of communication, coupled with his knowledge of the law is extraordinary. He has an innate ability to calm people down and have them see the legal ramifications of their decisions, even if it is something they do not want to face. These skills are what make David an extremely effective an attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Soffer, White collar crime Attorney on Oct 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David Fleck. Mr. Fleck specializes in defending persons accused of committing fraud. He is well-known and well-respected in the legal community. Besides, he is a nice guy.
Diana Aizman, Litigation Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David Fleck is a former specialized fraud prosecutor. This experience gives him the ability to correctly and effectively handle a fraud litigation on behalf of the victim. He is careful, detail oriented and an overall talented litigator. It is my pleasure to endorse David Fleck.
Steven Fox, Litigation Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. David, his partner Marty and I worked for a number of years together on a large litigation matter in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The litigation involved many parties, millions of dollars were at stake and parties were willing to lie (and then lie some more) to get to the money. David's consistency, attitude and willingness to push were important factors in pushing the client's litigation goals forward.
Michael Ouziel, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David is a very sharp and personable attorney.
Anthony McClaren, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. If I have a client who finds themselves in need of top notch white collar criminal allegations, I think of David Fleck.
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