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David Jeff Darnell
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Biography
David J. Darnell is a highly experienced trial attorney with an impeccable track record. In other words, he delivers results and helps clients win.
Mr. Darnell specializes in business, contract and complex commercial matters, as well as disputes involving corporate governance, fiduciary duties, partnerships, fraud and other torts.
Mr. Darnell obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he majored in Communications and Environmental Studies. He then earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, where he participated in the Southwestern Moot Court Honors Program and served on its Board of Governors.
Mr. Darnell is an accomplished advocate with both the pen and in open court. In fact, his skills were acknowledged early in his legal career in the 1999 National Moot Court Competition, where he won the prestigious Best Brief award and was a Semi-Finalist in oral argument.
Mr. Darnell has been selected as a Super Lawyer, a rating awarded to the top 5% of all attorneys in the state, in every year since 2015. In addition, in 2012, 2013 and 2014, he was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a peer nominated honor bestowed on the top 2.5 % of all attorneys in the state who are 40 years of age or under.
As a professional, Mr. Darnell's counsel has led to significant results for clients in trials, arbitrations and mediations. One case in particular involved the defense of a multi-million dollar claim in a 6 week jury trial, which resulted in a monetary award to his client who was only a defendant in the action. He has also obtained numerous multi-million dollar judgments, verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs.
Some of Mr. Darnell's recent cases include:
- A judgment for more than $2.7 Million, on which he collected 100% of the judgment, plus interest and costs.
- A compete defense for his clients after an eight day trial in which the plaintiffs had sought more than $7 million dollars on claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. After hearing the evidence and closing arguments, the trial court found in favor of Mr. Darnell's clients and against the plaintiffs on all counts. In addition to zero liability, his clients were awarded more than $17,000 in costs.
- A $15.5 million settlement for his client in a case involving claims of illegal dividends and breach of fiduciary duty against corporate officers and directors.
- A judgment for more than $1 million after a federal jury trial.
- A very favorable settlement for clients who were sued in a wrongful death case arising out of unfortunate circumstances and presenting substantial risks of losing everything they owned. The settlement preserved their assets and brought closure to an emotionally charged lawsuit.
- The total dismissal of a case against his clients based on alleged constitutional and due process violations.
- A $695,000 arbitration award for his client in a breach of contract case.
Mr. Darnell is an active member of the California state bar and is licensed to appear and try cases before every state court in California, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
25 years
Business
30%
25 years
Insurance
10%
25 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
10%
25 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Callahan & Blaine
3 Hutton Centre Drive, Ninth Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
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Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2010
Excellent results. Informative. Honest.
I am a small business owner and needed help. He was very knowledgeable. I could not be happier with the results. He really cares and he has been there for all of our needs.
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1999
Best Brief Award, Medal for Excellency in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers
1999
Semi-Finalist, Medal for Excellency in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers
1998
Best Writer Finalist, Southwestern University School of Law
1998
Oralist Finalist, Southwestern University School of Law
1996
Dean's List, University of California at Santa Barbara
1995
Dean's List, University of California at Santa Barbara
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Senior Attorney, Callahan & Blaine
2004 - 2010
Attorney and Team Leader, BKGG
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Weston Herzog LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Business & Litigation SectionMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Litigation SectionMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009 - 2010
Active OCBoard Member
1999 - 2000
Southwestern Moot Court Honors ProgramBoard of Governors
1998 - 2000
Soutwestern Moot Court Honors ProgramMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Whitehead v. Herron
Complete defense for my client at trial
Skorheim v. Flanders
$15.5 million win for my client
AMI v. Dominion
$1,055,000.00 judgment for my client
In re: Otero
Excellent settlement for my clients
Williams v. Barr, et al.
Case against my clients dismissed
Sun Life v. Nikta Andalib
$695,000 arbitration award for my client
Confidential
$1.6 Million policy limits settlement for my clients
Confidential
Multi-million dollar settlement for my clients
Confidential
$150,000 win for my client
Confidential
Lawsuit against my client dismissed for $0
Wrigley's Supermarket v. Pepsi Bottling Group
Monetary award to my client, who was only a defendant in the action
Education
2000
Southwestern Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Univ of California Santa Barbara
Undergraduate
Publications
2012
2012
2012
Orange County Business Journal, Securities Supplement
To Judge or Not To Judge: Stage is Set in SEC v. Citigroup
2010
Orange County Business Journal, Securities Supplement
Revealing Impact of a Dim Economy: A Deluge of Recent Ponzi Schemes