David P. Strauss
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in San Diego, California
The Law Office of David P. Strauss
Practice areas: Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in California since: 1981
Education: California Western School of Law
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The Law Office of David P. Strauss
501 West BroadwaySuite 800
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David P. Strauss is a highly respected attorney based in San Diego, California, with a robust legal career spanning several decades. At The Law Office of David P. Strauss, his practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including employment and labor law, consumer protection, and personal injury for plaintiffs. He has a deep commitment to advocating for employee rights, addressing issues such as workplace harassment, wrongful termination and wage violations. His dedication extends to handling complex cases involving noncompete agreements, whistleblower claims and legal malpractice.
Mr. Strauss earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 1980, graduating with honors, including the Scriba Regis Award. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at The University of Iowa in 1976 and furthered his studies at the Lancaster University in England. Admitted to The State Bar of California in 1981, he has since cultivated a reputation for integrity and commitment to justice.
Throughout his career, Mr. Strauss has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the legal field. He received the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego in both 1993 and 1996. He has shared his knowledge as a lecturer for the Continuing Education of the Bar, showcasing his dedication to the development of legal professionals.
Mr. Strauss's past professional experiences include positions at various law firms based in San Diego. His involvement in professional associations is extensive, with memberships in The State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association and several others focused on consumer and employment law.
Moreover, Mr. Strauss holds the esteemed AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high level of professional excellence. His commitment to the legal community is further evidenced by his participation in the William B. Enright American Inn of Court, where he served as a member and master, respectively.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law
- 100% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 1981, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.employmentlawyersandiego.com/attorney/strauss-da...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association
- Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
- Master, Welsh Inn of Court, 1996 - Present
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member, Enright Inn of Court, 1991 - 1994
- California, 1981
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors of San Diego Youth Services, an organization tasked with serving the needs of at risk youth in San Diego County
Educational Background
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, B.A., 1976
- University of Lancaster, Lancaster, England
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Head Lead Articles Editor, California Western Law Review, 1980
- Vicarious Municipal Liability: Local Government Violations of Civil Rights, 16 Cal. W. L. Rev. 1, 1980
- Lecturer, Continuing Education of the Bar, 1988 - 1994
- Lecturer, Continuing Education of the Bar, 1996 - 1997
Honors
- Three awards based on outstanding trial results for three clients wrongfully terminated, Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 1993
- California Western School of Law, Scriba Regis Award Winner
- Recipient, Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 1993
- California Western School of Law, Cum Laude
- Recipient, Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 1996
- California Western School of Law, Scriba Regis Award Winner
Office location for David P. Strauss
501 West Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-704-2998
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- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026