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David Newdorf founded Newdorf Legal is an alternative to the traditional big law firm. After practicing at a large law firm and in the public sector, Mr. Newdorf has learned that not every case requires an army of lawyers. Many cases are more effectively and efficiently handled by a single experienced lawyer overseeing every aspect of the work. Mr. Newdorf has personally handled all phases of litigation in hundreds of matters, including trials, mediations and appeals.
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I have been a civil trial lawyer in San Francisco since 1994. Before law school, I was a daily newspaper reporter in California and Florida.
I started my own law firm, Newdorf Legal, in July 2008 as an alternative to the traditional big firm. My firm represents individuals, business and public entities in trials and appeals. From 2001 until setting out on my own, I served as a Deputy City Attorney and supervisor on the trial team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. At the City, I defended police civil rights claims, class actions and complex commercial disputes. I practice in both state and federal court at the trial and appellate levels.
Before joining the office, I was a litigation associate at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco from 1994 to 2001.
Early in my career (1995-96), I took a one-year hiatus from O’Melveny to clerk for Judge Charles A. Legge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It was there I got my first exposure to civil rights cases, which led to pro bono work at O’Melveny and defending police civil rights cases at the City.
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2011
I am a CEO of technology and service companies. David represented me in a breach of contract and employment litigation matter against a corporate entity with deep pockets and highly paid big firm attorneys. The bottom line: I had a great outcome thanks to David. Fearless, knowledgeable, and no-nons...
Posted by LD Mangin | July 27, 2010
My startup used Mr. Newdorf in a lengthy litigation and he performed superbly, delivering above and beyond our best expectations. He had come highly recommended to us from another lawyer, and managed our case superbly. He was diligent & precise in his work and performed admirably. As our company e...
Posted by Amit | July 16, 2010
I own a software firm in the Silicon Valley....and tend to do a lot of business with firms in the east coast...with the economy in shambles...many small firms are trying to do stuff, which are not in compliance....we have had a few situations,where our vendors tried to solicit business from our clie...
"David is a fabulous attorney. He's tough in the courtroom but compassionate with his clients. He is a former San Francisco Deputy City Attorney so he really knows the ins and outs of government and business law."
"Mr. Newdorf is clearly an excellent trial attorney who uses the latest technology in the courtroom to persuade juries. He has presented a lecture to our lawyer's group (Bay Area Lawyers Network) in which he demonstrated ability, dedication, and common sense. He is clearly a litigator with superior trial skills in his arsenal, and I would have no hesitation in referring my clients to him."
"David is a brilliant lawyer, with great depth of experience and knowledge in the civil litigation in particular, and in civil rights and government contract litigation in particular. He served as one of my fellow supervisors for several year in the San Francisco City Attorney's office. I give him my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is an excellent attorney. He is smart, diligent, and loyal to his client."
"I had the pleasure of working with David for several years at the City Attorney's Office. He is a dedicated lawyer with a tremendous ability to cut through even the most complex issues. I highly recommend him."
"David is a bright, experienced creative attorney. I have referred clients to him and recommend him to any attorney looking for a top-notch lawyer with whom to collaborate."
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2012
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Best Legal Presentation, McFetridge American Inn of Court, San Francisco
2008
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Proclamation, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
2000
James Madison Freedom of Information Award/Lawyer of Year, Society of Professional Journalists
2008 - Present
Founder, Newdorf Legal
2001 - 2008
Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney's Office
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
1994 - 2001
Litigation Associate, O'Melveny & Myers
2011 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Bay Area Lawyers NetworkMember
2008 - Present
California State Bar Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
2008 - Present
McFetridge American Inn of CourtMember
2008 - Present
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)Member
1994 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
En Banc ruling in favor of Newdorf Legal's client, the S.F. Sheriff and County of San Francisco
Summary Judgment for Defendant, Affirmed on Appeal
Appellate ruling limiting medicdal damages
City defendants awarded $3.4 million in atty fees.
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