SZS

David J. Van Dam

David J. Van Dam
Associate
Sacramento, CA
Telephone: 916-567-0400
FAX: 916-568-0400
E-mail: djv@szs.com
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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