David Philip Colella
About David
Biography
A native of San Bernardino, David P. Colella focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, probate, corporate contracts, and real estate law.
Mr. Colella received his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, magnum cum laude, and his Juris Doctor degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta International Legal Fraternity; research assistant to William K.S. Wang on the published treatise, Insider Trading; and a member of the Business and Commercial Law Society and the Association of Sports, Communication and Entertainment Law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP
215 North D Street First Floor, San Bernardino, CA, 92401
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Posted by Mark | August 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney.
Extremely bright and hardworking. Very skillful when dealing with opposition, Easy to talk to and seems to always have his clients best interest at heart. Worth the money.
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Experience
Honors
2023
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2023
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Inland Empire Magazine
2023
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2022
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Inland Empire Magazine
2022
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2020
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2020
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2019
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2018
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2018
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2017
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Rated Lawyer-Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2015
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2015
Distinguished Alumni Award, St. Thomas Aquinas High School
2015
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Overall Client Rating 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP
2005 - 2017
Associate, Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP
2003 - 2003
Legal Extern, California Court Of Appeal
Associations
2021 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Our Lady of the Assumption Pastoral CouncilBoard Member
2016 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2015 - Present
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
2008 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
Legal Aid SocietyVolunteer
2019 - 2020
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtPast President
2018 - 2019
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtPresident
2017 - 2018
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtPresident-Elect
2016 - 2017
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtBoard Vice President
2016 - 2019
YMCASan Bernardino Committee Member
2015 - 2016
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtBoard Secretary
2014 - 2015
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtBoard Program Chair
2014 - 2020
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtBoard Member
2011 - 2015
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtBarrister
2010 - 2011
Habitat for HumanityVice President
2010 - 2023
Inland Counties Legal ServicesBoard Member
2008 - 2012
Habitat for HumanityBoard Member
2005 - 2011
Hon. Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of CourtAssociate
Sample of Legal Cases
Defense judgment of dismissal (after demurrer sustained without leave to amend) affirmed on appeal
Judgment in favor of Plaintiff after jury trial in amount of $3.1mm
Defense judgment (on Summary Judgment) affirmed after appeal
Appeals Court remanded for further trial regarding determination on valuation
Defense verdict affirmed on appeal
Preliminary injunction re real property affirmed
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
Inns of Court
2018
New/Amended Rules of Professional Conduct
2018
Inns of Court
Publications
2019
2018
Languages
English