David was born and raised in Modesto, California. He has practiced law since 1966 and he is a member of ABOTA; he has tried more than 30 cases to verdict in California. David’s practice focuses on medical malpractice defense.
Professional History
- 2000 to Present - Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP, Sacramento, CA
Associate
- 1995 to 2000 - Law Offices of David J. Van Dam, San Francisco, CA
Private practice
- 1977 to 1995 - Weltin & Van Dam, San Francisco, CA
Partner
- 1969 to 1977 - Bledsoe, Smith, Cathcart, Johnson & Rogers, San Francisco, CA
Partner
- 1967 to 1969 - Nagle, Vale & McDowall, San Mateo, CA
Associate
Education
- J.D., Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA, 1966
- B.A. (Political Science), University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1962
Admissions
- California, 1966
- United States District Court, Northern District of California, 1966
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California, 1966
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1966
Honors and Memberships
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Martindale Hubbell rating: AV
- Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
- State Bar of California
- Sacramento County Bar Association
Personal Interests
- Sculling
- Scuba diving
- Skiing
- Tennis