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David Sohn

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Class Action, Consumer Protection

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Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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David Sohn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

100 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Susan | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

David Sohn is a 5-Star Lawyer

David Sohn has the gift of being able to distill a complex legal document into precise, easy to understand language for his clients. He has excellent communication skills and follow-through with client requests. Mr. Sohn is extremely well-organized, ethical, and highly professional. Mr. Sohn took c...are of my legal needs in a timely manner. His approachable personality made him easy to work with. My funds for his legal services were limited, David understood my needs and showed compassion and understanding by negotiating a fair and equitable fee for his services. I highly recommend David!

Posted by Caitlin | August 05, 2025 | Employment & Labor

5 Stars

Mr. Sohn was referred to me by a friend, and I feel very fortunate to have spoken with him about my labor law questions. He generously shared his knowledge and helped me find the most cost-effective solution even when that meant recommending steps I could take on my own, at no benefit to him. His int...egrity and guidance were truly appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Supportive and successful negotiator- highly recommend!

David was responsive, kind, and supportive in a very challenging experience for me navigating a separation agreement. He was both highly professional and effective, ensuring protections I would have not thought to ask for but which made me feel protected and whole in moving on. He also kept the fees ...reasonable and was transparent in that process. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to navigate their rights as an employee and am so grateful he was referred by a friend.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Worth the rate

David's rate made me wonder if I wanted to sign an engagement letter at first, but after going through with it I think it was well worth the cost. He's very knowledgeable, and looked at my case from more than one perspective to see if I had leverage I was not aware of (which I did, and knowing that w...iped out any doubt about whether I was being overly sensitive). He set clear expectations on what outcomes I could reasonably (and unreasonably) expect, so I was comfortable in making my decisions. He also educated me on what my worker's rights are, and gave me nuggets of information (both legal and interpersonal) so I can be more savvy the next time I encounter a toxic work situation. I hope I never have to call on David again, but he would be my first choice attorney if I had to.

Posted by Angela | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The only lawyer you'll ever need

I've known and worked with David for a few years now, and I was referred to him by a trusted colleague. I had zero prior experience with any type of litigation and the lawsuit really took a huge toll on my mental well-being. I was honest with David about my anxieties around the financial burden and... unknowns this lawsuit would bring to my life. From the start, David was extremely empathetic and prioritized building trust with me. He knew how to listen and always provided transparent, sound legal guidance that evolved my anxiety to a lot of confidence that we were moving forward in the best way possible. I used to be worried that law firms would bill enormous hours without clear reasons why, but David is the exact opposite. He is extremely efficient with his work, and knew the right moments to ask me for help so he doesn't have to bill me for work that I could provide -- this way, we were maximizing his expertise while minimizing billable hours. And make no mistake -- as kind as he is, David is also a fierce negotiator and will fight for your best interests when working with opposing counsel as he did for me numerous times. I really appreciate David treating me like a human and investing in our relationship v/s just another revenue source. I'm happy to say I made it out of the litigation in one piece with a great outcome and attribute it all to David's counsel. It's never a fun ride to go through legal battles, however I know who to call if I or anyone else in my life needs support. Thank you!

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Alisa Goukasian

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is extremely detail oriented and achieves great results. He is also a very kind person. I endorse him!"

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Kristine Karila

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent attorney and a nice guy. He is very efficient and a pleasure to work with."

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Gene Takagi

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dave and I were former co-workers. Brilliant attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Associations

Korean American Bar Association of Northern California

Board Member

2013 - 2014

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

President

Education

2002

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Harvard Law School APALSA Conference

Diverse Paths: Careers Beyond The Law

2015

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Law Practice

Languages

English

Korean

Spanish

Activity

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