About David A. Carman

A partner in WSHB’s Los Angeles office, David Carman is recognized for over 35 years of exceptional advocacy on behalf of businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation. Known for his strategic insight and unwavering commitment to client success, he has served as lead counsel in high-stakes matters ranging from business ownership disputes and contract disagreements to fraud, unfair competition, employment law, intellectual property, defamation, legal malpractice, and antitrust cases.David has extensive first-chair trial experience in both state and federal courts. He is also highly skilled in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and has represented clients before administrative agencies and appellate courts.Throughout his formidable career, David has litigated cases in both state and federal courts in California, as well as federal courts in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.He has represented high-profile clients and matters that have garnered media attention. He has litigated alongside and against some of the largest law firms in the world.This depth of experience allows for a strategic focus on the issues most critical to a successful resolution, delivering value to clients whether through settlement or trial.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Other 4
    • Commercial and Business Litigation
    • Corporate
    • Employment
    • Complex Tort and Casualty

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    California
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    Memberships
    Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations
    State Bar of California.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Moot Court Board. Member

    Syracuse University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Summa Cum Laude. Phi Beta Kappa. Order of the Coif. Member

    Syracuse University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Syracuse University Law Review
    Other Education
    Kenyon College
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    Summa Cum Laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    Newport News, Virginia, August 23, 1962
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    David A. Carman is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Southern District of California and United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    David A. Carman attended Syracuse University College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.