Overview

An accomplished trial attorney, David Webster specializes in complex civil litigation with a focus on construction defect, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death actions. He has represented a wide range of individuals, including developers, design professionals, and contractors. David’s cases have included multi-million dollar claims involving multiple parties.  In a rare construction defect trial, David obtained a defense verdict for our client against all claims, including fraud. He has also successfully represented product manufacturers, motor carriers, and their drivers, in accidents involving serious injury and death. His practice extends to catastrophic injury matters, defending contractors, public entities, common carriers, commercial businesses, and individuals.  Many of his injury suits have involved claims of environmental and toxic exposure. David routinely provides insurance coverage analysis and advice, and represents insurance clients in related suits. David holds an unparalleled record of successful verdicts in closely watched, high-exposure matters. He also holds a tremendous record of success in binding arbitrations, and before the appellate court.

Experience

  • Western Heritage Insurance Company v. Frances Todd, RG14742991, A152428
  • Belo v. Ballyhallinan, San Francisco County, CGC-16-552777
  • Catino v. A/G Farms, MCV070882
  • Corvin v. Corvin, 110CV189732
  • Griggs v. Arriola, 255248
  • Paulson v. Johnson, CV 181544
  • Hansen v. East Bay Floorcovering, RG15765238
  • Livingstone v. The Bridges Golf Club, C12-02356
  • City of Newark v. W.A. Thomas, RG07343608
  • Sumpter v. Clark, SL009943
  • Plummer v. Far West Associates, C98-00328
  • Lake Merritt Plaza v. HOK Architects

Credentials

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1991)
  • California State University, Chico (B.A., 1987)

Licensed to Practice in

  • California

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Honors & Recognitions

  • AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

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