David Campbell Smith

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Natal, South Africa, B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
University of Natal, South Africa, LL.B., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, California; 2012, Maryland; South Africa; United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; United States District Court, Central District of California; United States District Court, Southern District of California; United States District Court, Eastern District of California; United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
ISLN:
901388467

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Housing Rights Litigation
  • Corporation and Partnership Litigation
  • Financial Institution Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Landlord and Tenant Law

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (40 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 08/02/21 in Litigation

    Litigation can be complicated. Dave knows how to make the complex seem simple while advocating his client's positions. He is a calming and assured presence in the courtroom and negotiation conference rooms. I have always achieved better than expected... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 08/02/21 in Finance

    Keen attention to details

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 08/02/21 in Leases and Leasing

    Superb negotiator; careful attention to details

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 08/02/21 in Business Law

    Dave is a very savvy and practical attorney. He stays focused on the client's objectives at all times. Terrific results!

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 08/02/21 in Business Litigation

    Top flight counsel in all respects. Joy to work with even on the more challenging matters.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/30/21 in Business Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/30/21 in Landlord and Tenant Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/30/21 in Litigation

    Outstanding lawyer who pursues cases aggressively and with common sense. Excellent legal analyst, writer, and trial attorney. Not afraid to take on big firm lawyers.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/28/21 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/28/21 in Landlord and Tenant Law

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

David's clarity, attention to detail and considerate guidance through a very stressful process has been invaluable to me. Like a Fiduciary, he keeps my best interests in mind at all times. He is hone...

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David Campbell Smith: Member at Campbell Smith Law
  • Los Angeles, CA
    1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200
    Los Angeles, CA 90067