David Scott Secrest

I was approaching retirement when my company laid me off. I wasted no time in contacting Mr Secrest. I am legally prevented from disclosing any details of my employer, the mediation process and the final outcome, but Mr Secrest filed all the necessary paperwork, guided me through the months of comple...x litigation, accompanied me to meetings, and finally negotiated a settlement which was far higher than my ex-employer's original severance offer. I can highly recommend David Secrest for his professionalism, expertise, legal knowledge and his perseverance in representing me.

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!!

5.0 star rating 11/9/15 Like David who slew Goliath, Dave Secrest entered the battlefield created by my wrong termination and faced the corporate giant responsible for this atrocity. With unlimited money to finance one of the most successful legal teams in the Bay Area, the Archdiocese presented a d...efense in which David skillfully found its vulnerable areas. Using his depth of lawful knowledge, his focused and strategic attack, and his unwavering confidence in the innocence of his client, Dave slew the giant. It was a victory overflowing with satisfaction, and the termination was recognized for what it was, wrongful! My heart is still filled with gratitude for this gifted and professional lawyer.