$ 400-550 per hour
David Lee Suddendorf
About David
Biography
David Suddendorf, Esq. is a 35-year trial attorney, former managing partner of a 130-lawyer San Francisco firm and general counsel of a $3 billion insurance company.
Dave has managed law firms of various sizes as well as in-house departments. He shares his experience, perspective and the many lessons he has learned with other lawyers and law firms as an independent Legal Practice Consultant.
As an outside consultant, he can cut through the inertia of firm culture, personalities and ingrained habits to enable firms to see the truth about their practices and manage necessary change. Dave works with his clients to help them become more knowledgeable strategists and managers who are willing and able to take their firms from good to great.
Dave also helps lawyers optimize their recoveries in mediation and at trial and serves as an expert witness in insurance, employment and legal malpractice cases. View my website at .
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
davidsuddendorf.com
P. O. Box 453, Tiburon, CA, 94920
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David Lee Suddendorf's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave has many years of experience in many different types of civil litigation matters on both sides, defense and plaintiff. That gives him great insight into how a judge or jury will come down on an issue. He is knowledgeable about the law, has great insight and is an outstanding communicator as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. I opposed David in litigation many years ago and he was formidable. I think his practice has taken a different direction in recent years but the skills he has stay with him and he is someone I know you can trust when he says he will do something. You can rely on him."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1977
Lewis F. Powell Jr. Medallion for Excellence in Advocacy, National Moot Court Competition
1969
Angier B. Duke Scholar, Duke University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Principal, David Suddendorf - Legal Practice Consultant
2008 - 2012
Of Counsel - Consultant, Various Small Firms
2005 - 2008
General Counsel, The Doctors Company
1977 - 2005
Partner, Various Large Law Firms
Associations
2010 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2005 - 2009
Association of Corporate CounselMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe v. Doe Corporation
Confidential Settlement
TDC v. AIG
Confidential Settlement
FMC v. L.loyds
Defense Verdict
Karkar v. Citibank
Seven-figure verdict
Education
1977
University of Cincinnati College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Duke University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
MCLE Program
Law Firm Management
2009
Medical Legal Symposium
Liablility of Team Doctors
Publications
2014
Independent Blog
The Best Management Lesson I Have Learned
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an employer make an unscheduled work day "mandatory"?
01 Oct 2014
Q&A
I was unofficially promoted at work but have yet to receive my promised raise, do I need a lawyer?
19 Sep 2014
Q&A
Who is responsible if my insurance agent has wrong information on the insurance documents despite me providing correct details?
16 Sep 2014