David W. Ginn

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David W. Ginn: Attorney with GinnLaw, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Presentation and Publication

Legal Aspects of the Construction Industry.

Diablo Valley College, Adjunct Professor, Spring 2017 and 2018.

Project Management for Construction Project, Lecture for Lorman Business Group, Oakland and San Francisco, 2006, 2008.

Construction Delay Claims in California, Lecture for Lorman Business Group, San Diego, 2006.

Nuts and Bolts of Mechanics Liens, Lecture for Lorman Business Group, Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Barbara & Los Angeles, 2005-2009.

Disclosures in Real Estate Transactions, Lecture for the Contra Costa County Association of Realtors New Member Orientation, Walnut Creek and San Ramon, 2003-2008.

Negotiation Tactics and Strategies. Workshops for the State of California and the County of Los Angeles, Program Sponsored by California State University, Northridge, 2003-2004.

Negotiating Claims for Project Mangers. Presentation for the University of California Project Manager Institute, Oakland and San Diego, 2003.

Chapter and Update Author, California Mechanics Liens and Related Construction Remedies, 1998 to Present.

Building Nationwide: What You Need to Know. Presentation to the International Council of Shopping Centers, Shopping Center Law Conference, Orlando, Florida, 1997

Chapter Author, Avoiding Construction Delay Claims on Remodels and New Construction; Current Topics in Shopping Center Law, International Council of Shopping Centers, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1997.

Overview of California False Claims Act for the Association of County Counsel, Long Beach, 1996

Construction Liens in California, Lectures for Lorman Business Group, Oakland and San Francisco, 1994-1996

Reported Cases

Solano County v. Lionsgate Corporation (2005), 126 Cal.App.4th 741.

Memberships

State Bar of California

Alameda County Bar Association

Contra Costa County Bar Association

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry

Design Build Institute of America

Named as one of the Fortune 500's "Go To Counsel."

Northern California "Superlawyer" for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

AVVO rating: Superb (10.0)
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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Construction Claims and Defect Litigation
  • Real Estate Sales and Disclosure Litigation
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices, Payment and Performance Bonds
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Purchase and Sales of Businesses and Real Estate
  • Preparation of Real Estate and Construction Agreements
  • Preparation of Limited Liability Company Agreements
  • False Claims Act Litigation
  • Public Contracts
  • Requests for Proposals, Requests for Bids, Bids and Bidding
  • Commercial Leases
  • Premises Liability
  • Easements
  • Partition Actions
  • Collection on Judgments

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1981
Law School Attended:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, California; 1986, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Claims
Birth Information:
San Diego, California, June 1, 1959
ISLN:
907083397

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 07/07/23 in Government Contracts

    David is a top notch construction litigator, highly ethical, well prepared and professsional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/01/19 in Litigation

    David is just a great lawyer and a greater human being. He is not in the industry of law. He is in the practice of law. He takes all factors, facts and circumstances into account in representing his clients. I have known David since 1990 when we w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 06/11/19 in Real Estate

    David is a very hard working, well-prepared attorney. In my dealings with him, he not only anticipates the critical aspects of his case, but he prepares his clients for possible outcomes. He is not only an excellent attorney, but also a very good c... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/19 in Litigation

    David is a confident and skilled attorney that is a highly effective advocate for his clients. He shows patience and grace with clients; deftly counseling them through the sometimes frustrating realities of our legal system. Having the opportunity... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/27/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/15/19 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/15/19 in Commercial Leasing

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/15/19 in Collections

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/15/19 in Partnership Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/15/19 in Government Contracts

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