David Scott Secrest

David Scott Secrest

also known as Dave Secrest

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 36 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

629 State St. #215, Santa Barbara, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

For the past 30 years, my practice has been dedicated to the representation of employees in employment cases, tried numerous cases to a jury verdict, conducted hundreds of depositions, and litigated many more cases to judgment or settlement.

36 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David S. Secrest A Professional Corporation

629 State St. #215, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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David Scott Secrest's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paula | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Outstanding Attorney

David Secrest is an outstanding attorney and successfully settled my wrongful termination case for an amount that allowed me to permanently retire. I have been an attorney for 35 years and am overly selective when choosing another attorney to represent me. David is brilliant, a gifted writer a...nd an expert on employment law. David’s confident demeanor and ability to provide clear and concise explanations makes him an amazing advocate. After a recommendation from my best friend, I came to David frantic and feeling beat up from a nasty ex boss who fabricated crazy excuses to justify treating me poorly. David won my case because he skillfully crafted arguments that nobody could oppose. My only true disappointment was no longer being able to work with David after my case was resolved. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience to collaborate with this talented litigator.

Posted by Lloyd | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

David Secrest rocks!

David took charge of my case and made it happen. David represented me in an age discrimination suit against a multimillion dollar giant and crushed it. I highly recommend David, he made the difficult look easy. David kept me in the loop through the entire process and demonstrated how a professional d...oes business. Bravo!

Posted by Melvin | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommended

Mr. Seacrest represented myself for an employment law case. I would like to say he is very skilled, detail oriented, and very understanding individual. Other lawyers only care about the money, but Mr. Seacrest listens to what you have to say, and try to understand how you felt, and what you went thro...ugh, through your eyes. There aren't many lawyers that does that. I would recommend him to anyone, and everyone that needs legal issues help that he specialize in. I am one customer that was very very satisfied, If I was to go through anything of the such again, he would be the person I go to. Thanks Mr. Seacrest.

Posted by Denise | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Determined, brilliant and hardworking

If you are in the market for a Lawyer who specializes in Employment Law, David Secrest is the one you are looking for. His work ethic is unparalleled. He is determined, brilliant and driven. Hiring Mr. Secrest to represent me was the best decision I ever made! I was scared and nervous in the beginni...ng but with each day of the process, I grew more confident with him representing me. He was with me every step of the way through a very difficult case that took over two years to settle. He never wavered once. The end results were extremely favorable for me and my family. My life is changed forever because of Mr. Secrest's efforts. I am very grateful to Mr. Secrest for his commitment, integrity and willingness to help the underdog fight the large corporations.

Posted by Sylvia | January 13, 2014 | Wrongful Termination

With David, you'll know that you're with the best.

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!

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Aaron Minnis

Litigation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse David. He is smart, quick on his feet, and has excellent presence in a court setting."

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Calvin Chang

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Henry Bongiovi

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"In my role as mediator, I have had the pleasure of working with David and he is an extremely effective advocate for his clients. He is well prepared, diligent and thorough. In addition, he treats his clients with the respect they deserve. Consequently, I recommend his services."

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Samuel Spital

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a seasoned lawyer who graduated from one of the top University of California law schools.He is highly engaged in developing proven strategies for his clients, is quite knowledgeable and experienced. I am happy to endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

Education

1988

University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Denison University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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