David Scott Secrest

I was referred to Mr. Secrest by a longtime friend at another Santa Barbara law firm after I'd called and been brushed off by a dozen firms regarding an urgent matter (I should have asked her sooner but the matter was rather embarrassing). He promptly got in touch with me and immediately relieved th...e stress I had been experiencing for three days prior. Mr. Secrest was patient in listening to the matter and paused afterwards before politely telling me he was going to be frank about the situation. He was honest about options but what was most valuable to me was his explanation of some fundamental, unspoken Santa Barbara issues that no other attorney had bothered to mention (which was almost certainly why none were willing to move forward in the matter). This was such a relief to learn! Despite losing the three prior days, I was so grateful for his candor which undoubtedly saved me additional time. On top of that, he referred me to a resourceful website (which I never came across in all my frantic Googling) that led me to an attorney who took on the case after reaching out that very afternoon. This will probably sound cheesy but a quote I often reference from Maya Angelou is so appropriate in this instance... People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." I felt my whole life turn around that day because of my phone call with Mr. Secrest and his honesty and kindness won't be forgotten.

We Won. David Secrest represented me in an Age Discrimination and Employment Harassment lawsuit that lasted over 2 years. During that time David kept me updated with everything that was going on. There were no secrets or surprises. He stayed on top of all timetables and motions from the defense. T...he defendant had no intention to settle, so we ended up in court with a jury trial. David put together a case for the jury that was flawless. He was prepared, knowledgeable of the law and he was ready for anything the defense threw at us. In the end, the jury agreed with everything we asked for and more, all thanks to the job David did. He is one of the good guys that you want on your side. And We Won Big.

I selected Dave Secrest to represent me in an employment discrimination and personal injury case and it was my best decision. My case was very difficult against a major corporation and movie studio. Dave took me under his wing and guided me through every step of a two year struggle against a Goliath.... In the end they caved and we settled weeks before the start of the trial. Dave was patient and very thorough in all his work. Where I got my most entertainment was watching him go up against the high caliber defense team in the depositions. He knows his stuff and he makes you feel a part of your case as well. I've already sent a good friend to Dave, whom he also worked with to a satisfactory result for her. In the end I felt vindicated and knew that having Dave on my side was a great choice. I'm happy to feel like I made a new friend. Thanks Dave!!

Dave is living proof that you can be a good attorney and a good person at the same time. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. When he gives you an estimate, you can count on it. Perhaps best of all, he is compassionate. Dave treats you like a person and he takes time to communicate with you. ...If you have questions, you get answers, promptly. I wish I had that experience with every attorney. What can I tell you about my case with Dave Secrest? Very little because we did very well, and when you do very well, you usually have to sign an agreement where you promise to avoid talking about how well you did. What I can say is this: A dozen different firms told me I had a strong case, but refused to take it because it was 'too small'. Dave was the only person who saw the real value in my case, and he did very well for my family and me. When I took my case to Dave, I was in real need. I was recently unemployed and taking care of my mother, a disabled cancer patient. Dave saw someone try to exploit us in our time of ultimate vulnerability, and he did the right thing, plain and simple. He really stands up for the little guy. If winning is all that matters to you, Dave Secrest is a fine choice, because he wins. He's also a good choice if you need more than just a winner, because he wins his cases the right way, with honesty and respect for his client. He's a straight shooter, and a he's good guy to have on your side. I recommend him to anyone.

David is such a knowledgeable and dynamic attorney to work with, it was a honor that he would pick up my case and be my advocate. I had no prior law background or involvement in a lawsuit prior to contacting David. My case involved wrongful termination from my previous employer. From the start he ...explained everything clearly and provided direction and options throughout each step. He thoroughly reviewed every part of my case and critically examined every angle that may be challenged by the opposing party. I always felt like we were several steps ahead of the defense, and at the end I learned that it was indeed the true, the opposing party played a lot of catch up because David was simply that good! He cites previous relevant cases in remarkable detail that he even had to remind our mediator of the case he had in mind to reference. The result achieved was such a positive outcome beyond what I was expecting! Anyone who has been wrongfully terminated would know that it naturally diminishes your self-worth, and often the unlawful termination is difficult to prove. Prior to speaking with David, I interviewed a couple other attorneys whom were easily intimidated and discouraged by the uncertainties of my case. However David's approach was fierce, he identified the areas that seemed weak and examined the defense's possible approach. His confidence is a reflection of his knowledge in the field. In speaking with David it was obvious that he was the best for the job, and I'm so thankful that he was willing to take me on!