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Biography
David Baron has an extensive civil litigation background. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Baron received the largest employment related verdict ever issued in the State of California; and during 1998, the $62.5 million verdict ranked as one of the top ten in the United States. Mr. Baron has extensive business litigation experience including a wide array of issues, represents newspapers, and has extensive experience in the gaming industry, especially those involving Indian casinos.
Mr. Baron also has a substantial banking practice. Mr. Baron has handled a myriad of litigation matters for Gateway Western Bank, Hemet Federal, Security Pacific National Bank and others. In this representative capacity, Mr. Baron has handled disputes on loans and loan agreements, defended against lender liability allegations, extensive litigation on construction loans and supervision and disbursement agreements, as well as a myriad of collection and writ of attachment issues. Mr. Baron also has extensive experience relating to forgery issues both for and against banks. Mr. Baron has also defended and prosecuted various labor claims including wrongful termination, discrimination and wage and hour issues.
Dave is a member of the Board of Directors of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and is a board member of the JFK Foundation. Dave was formerly a trustee of the Desert Bar Association, former chairman of the Economic Development Commission in Palm Springs and a former board member to CASA, which is the Court Appointed Special Advocates program for children. David is also a columnist for the Desert Sun and his column “The Way I See It” appears monthly in the Desert Magazine. Dave is a local boy who attended Cahuilla School in Palm Springs, Nellie Kaufmann Junior High and is a graduate of Palm Springs High School. He’s a fun guy!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Mediation
34%
Government
33%
Real Estate
33%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
(760) 322-2107
Fax
1800 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262-7104
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Rated/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney, LLC
1994 - 1998
Partner, Slovak, Baron & Empey
1990 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Riverside County Municipal Court
1982 - 1994
Partner, Best Best & Krieger
Associations
2011 - Present
City of Palm Srings, Measure JChairman
2009 - Present
Cielo Vista Charter SchoolBoard Member
1990 - Present
Riverside County Municipal CourtJudge Pro Tem
1986 - Present
Riverside County Superior Court Arbitration PanelMember
1985 - Present
Palm Springs International Film FestivalVice Chair & Treasurer
1982 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - 1996
Palm Springs Economic Development CommitteeHead
Sample of Legal Cases
Cynthia Dawson-Austin v. Starkey Laboratories
Verdict for plaintiff for $62 million
Education
1982
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1977
University of California - Berkeley
Publications
2014
Palm Springs Life Magazine
It's All About You
2010
The Desert Sun
The Way I See It
Languages
English