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David H. Lichtenstein

Associate

David H. Lichtenstein is an associate whose practice emphasizes general civil litigation, including complex business and real estate litigation.

Education Background

Mr. Lichtenstein received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and history, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2005. He earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2008. While in law school, Mr. Lichtenstein was a staff writer for the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems. He was also Director of the Trial Advocacy Board, a finalist in the Judge Roy L. Stephenson trial advocacy competition, a teaching assistant for trial advocacy classes, and Coach of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Mock Trial Team.

Employment Background

Prior to joining Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek, Mr. Lichtenstein worked as a summer law clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office, Civil Division in Los Angeles in 2006.

Representative Matters

Routinely represents landlords and developers in a wide range of real estate disputes and litigation
Represented national contractor in defense of Miller Act claim
Represented guarantors in the defense of guaranty enforcement actions
Represented partner in a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against co-partner resulting in favorable settlement
Routinely assists in the representation of local and national law firms in defense of legal malpractice claims

Professional Affiliations & Admissions

State Bar of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
American Inns of Court, Louis M. Welsh San Diego Chapter (Associate 2009-2010)

Community Affiliations

Coach, University of California-San Diego Mock Trial Team (2008-present)
Planning Committee Member, American Cancer Society Downtown San Diego Relay for Life (2008-present)