David Fox
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David Fox
Biography
Dave is a former federal prosecutor and seasoned plaintiffs trial lawyer that has dedicated his career to helping ordinary people get through extraordinary circumstances. Dave has obtained over $75 million dollars for his clients in just the past few years through outstanding settlements and verdicts in difficult cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, and fraud. Dave has been recognized by his San Diego peers as a Super Lawyer, Outstanding Trial Lawyer, and Distinguished Alumni of the University of San Diego School of Law.
Dave has had remarkable success as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs who have been injured. Dave took a zero-offer wrongful death motorcycle accident case to trial against the United States, prevailed, and obtained $5 million dollars for his clients. In another case, Dave and his client rejected a $300,000 settlement offer for a broken ankle after an auto accident, prevailed at trial, and obtained $1.1 million dollars. Recently, Dave tried a case involving a slip and fall on water at a supermarket that aggravated his client’s shoulder arthritis, and the jury returned a verdict for $1.43 million dollars. Dave’s aggressive but pragmatic approach has also led to over a dozen seven figure settlements for his clients on the courthouse steps.
Dave is also adept at successfully prosecuting complex mass tort fire claims and as a result was asked to try the Powerhouse Fire case against the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power. The case resolved days before trial was set to start, and ultimately the victims received a payout of approximately $103 million dollars. Dave sat on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the 2015 Butte Fire that was litigated against PG&E in Sacramento, and currently sits on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in San Francisco for the 2017 North Bay wildfire litigation, and the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committees for the 2017/2018 Thomas Fire and Woolsey Fire litig
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free consultations available. Weekends and appointments after business hours available by request.
- Contingent Fees - Clients pay nothing until Fox Law, APC earns your fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Year: 2008 - 2010
Description: Drafted motions for summary judgment, motions opposing class certification, motions to dismiss, complaints, answers, and discovery responses, negotiated settlements, and presented oral argument in state court.
Student Judicial Extern Honorable Margaret McKeown, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Year: 2007 - 2007
Description: Drafted bench memoranda for the Judge to utilize at oral argument, conducted legal research, assisted the Judge in publishing legal articles, and attended oral argument with the Judge and law clerks.
Senior Trial Attorney Gomez Trial Attorneys, San Diego, CA
Year: 2012 - 2015
Description: Trial lawyer focusing on business litigation, wrongful death, and catastrophic personal injury cases. First-chair in a federal wrongful death trial against the United States Attorney’s Office. Obtained a verdict of 100% liability on the U.S. Border Patrol. United States settled for $5,000,000 days before damages trial and made no offer for 5 years. Obtained a $300,000 verdict as a first chair in a premises liability case where plaintiff broke his ankle and there were no economic damages presented.
Judicial Law Clerk Honorable Janis L. Sammartino, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Year: 2007 - 2008
Description: Reviewed moving papers, performed legal research, drafted proposed orders, prepared the Judge for oral argument, and managed the Judge’s calendar.
Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division, Southern District of California
Year: 2010 - Current
Description: Tried thirteen felony trials to verdict, including a six week public corruption trial against Border Patrol agents for bribery, money laundering, alien smuggling, and obstruction of justice. Managed investigations involving fraud, bank robbery, and firearms smuggling. Prevailed on multiple appeals before the Ninth Circuit.
Professional Associations
Federal Bar Association (Current)
University of San Diego Alumni Board and Board of Directors (Current)
Lawyers Club (Current)
Consumer Attorney of San Diego (Current)
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Current)
Awards
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Selected to Rising Stars: 2016
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Distinguished Alumni Award
University of San Diego School of Law 2015.0
Note: The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to those who have excelled either in the legal field or their chosen profession, and "embody the high ethical standards and commitment to community service USD School of Law seeks to instill in its graduates."
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Outstanding Trial Lawyer
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2015.0
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Selected to Rising Stars: 2015
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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CALI Excellence Award in Corporations.
CALI
Education
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Emory University B.A. (2002) | Political Science
Year: 1998 - 2002
Honors: Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.6/4.0 Honors & Dean’s List and Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honors Society. Activities: Varsity Soccer - First Team All Conference goalkeeper.
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University of San Diego School of Law J.D. (2007)
Year: 2004 - 2007
Honors: Graduated top 6% of the class, Order of the Coif, and Cum Laude. Academic Achievement Scholarship (2004-2007), Honors, Lawyering Skills (Legal Writing & Research), CALI Excellence Award in Corporations. Activities: San Diego International Law Journal, Student Comment Editor.
Speaking Engagements
Court Practice Series – Decoding Your Local Court, CFLS Fall Seminar, Department SD-73, Hall of Justice, SIXTH FLOOR 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101, November 17, 2015, San Diego County Bar Association, Are you a new attorney looking to be successful in the courtroom and gain inside tips from a local judge and a seasoned attorney? Come join us for a dynamic presentation by the Honorable Joel R. Wohlfeil, David Fox, Esq., and Johanna Schiavoni, Esq., and learn the best practices and special issues specific to civil law and the court process.
Court Practice Series – Decoding Your Local Court, CFLS Fall Seminar, Department SD-73, Hall of Justice, SIXTH FLOOR 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101, November 17, 2015, San Diego County Bar Association, Are you a new attorney looking to be successful in the courtroom and gain inside tips from a local judge and a seasoned attorney? Come join us for a dynamic presentation by the Honorable Joel R. Wohlfeil, David Fox, Esq., and Johanna Schiavoni, Esq., and learn the best practices and special issues specific to civil law and the court process.
Websites
http://foxlawapc.com/
Fox Law, APC
Fox Law, APC
225 West Plaza Street, Suite 102, Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 256-7618