David Cameron Carr

David Cameron Carr

4.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 39 years

Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 100%

Discipline defense, bar admissions and reinstatement, legal ethics advice

38 years | 10,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 3 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2022

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 3 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2023

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

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David Cameron Carr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by David | October 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not good

This attorney is one of the worst attorneys I've ever met with and dealt with. He's obnoxious his knowledge of the law is minimal and he never actually gives any analysis to what you ask him about your own case. I would not recommend him

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

David Carr, Esq.

My office recently worked on a serious matter with David. He proved again how quick-witted and versatile he is and we resolved the issues promptly and favorably.

Posted by Michael | July 21, 2015

Outstanding attorney for State Bar Inquiry

I hired David about an inquiry letter I received from the State Bar, after talking to 2 or 3 other lawyers. David was the best -- insightful, posed excellent questions, gave meaningful answers. He was able to resolve the matter by way of a couple letters, in a couple weeks. His legal work was ab...solutely excellent, and I unequivocally endorse him.

Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2015

Very Knowledgable

Mr. Carr was very helpful. As an attorney, I always try to be extra careful that I am complying with all professional rules, even the small ones that most people do not pay attention to. Mr. Carr helped confirm my compliance. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015

Solid help during dark times

An attorney who knows how insane the Bar is, and not only fights them fearlessly, but keeps you informed every step of the way. I hope you never need the services of a Bar defense attorney, but with the petulant children and criminals running the Bars prosecutorial branch, it is almost chance that de...termines if and when you do. If you do, you cannot go wrong with David Carr.

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David Cameron Carr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brad Micklin

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Carr is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Julia Garwood

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Speckman

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Clarke

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent lawyer. I met him years ago when I needed help handling a professional responsibility matter. David is a true professional, has a great command of California's Rules of Professional Responsibility, and works hard for his clients. Should anyone need help with ethics/professional responsibiity matters, I would urge the person to call David."

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Timothy McFarlin

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a great choice for any state bar related matter."

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Harold Hewell

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rodney Hatley

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Pokorny

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Senior Counsel, Klinedinst, PC

2001 - 2016

Principal, Law Office of David Cameron Carr PLC

1999 - 2001

Assistant Chief Trial Counsel, The State Bar of California

1992 - 1999

Deputy Trial Counsel, The State Bar of California

1989 - 1992

Staff Attorney, The State Bar of California

Associations

2002 - Present

Association of Professional Responsibiity Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Legal Ethics Committee

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2008 - 2010

Association of Discipline Defense Counsel

President

2002 - 2015

Association of Discipline Defense Counsel

Member

Education

1986

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Transition

Hello I Must Be Going: Ethics For Lawyers In Transition

2015

Ethics

Ethics In a Time of Chaos, Developing Your Personal Ethos

2015

Client Trust Accounts

Random Client Trust Account Audits

2014

Fee Agreements

Protect Yourself With A Good Fee Agreement

2014

Ethics for Probate Lawyers

Top Ten Ethics Checklist for Probate Lawyers

2014

Ethics Developments 2014

While You Were Sleeping

2014

Ethics

Ethics Checklist

2014

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

2014

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

2014

Client Trust Accounts

Random Client Trust Account Audits

2014

Client Trust Accounts

Other People’s Money: What You Need To Know About Client Trust Accounts

2013

Successive Representation Conflicts

All That You Can’t Leave Behind: Successive Representation Conflicts

2013

Negotiations

Honesty is the Best Policy: How Far Can You Go in Negotiations

2013

Legal Ethics Committee

Our Town: A Legal Ethics Program in Conflicts, Collections, and Civility Based on Real Cases

2013

Ethical Aspects of Technology in Law Practice

We’re All Geeks Now: Ethical Aspects of Technology in Law Practice

2013

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

Depression, Substance Abuse, and Lawyers

Publications

2015

Ethics in Brief, San Diego County Bar Association Billing States May Be Privileged

2015

Ethics in Brief, San Diego County Bar Association Not Beanbag But Some Rules Apply, Especially for Lawyers

2015

2015

Los Angeles Daily Journal It’s Time to Rethink the Integrated Bar

2014

San Diego Daily Transcript Undocumented Immigrant Fit To Practice

2014

San Diego County Bar Association publication Disqualification of Judge

2014

Ethics in Brief, San Diego County Bar Association The Marrying Judge and Judicial Disqualification

2014

Ethics in Brief, San Diego County Bar Association Unlucky in Vegas

2014

San Diego Daily Transcript Three Notes in the Key of G

2014

San Diego Daily Transcript The Duty to Account

2013

San Diego Daily Transcript Law Firm Discipline

2013

San Diego Daily Transcript Someone Else’s Chips

2013

San Diego Daily Transcript Conflicts of Interests: Knowing the Rules is Not Enough

2013

San Diego Daily Transcript A Tale of Two Clauses

2013

San Diego Daily Transcript Disciple for Advertising on Rise

2012

San Diego County Bar Association publication Don’t Let Them Steal Your Halo

2012

San Diego County Bar Association publication Attorney Billing Statements

2012

San Diego County Bar Association publication We’re All Geeks Now

2012

San Diego Lawyer Magazine Philbrick McCoy, Social Media Mogul

2010

San Diego Lawyer Magazine We Can Use Someone Like You

Languages

English

Activity

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