David Patrick Finn
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in San Diego, California
Finn Trial Attorneys APC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Elder Law, Civil Rights; view more
Licensed in California since: 2007
Education: California Western School of Law
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Finn Trial Attorneys APC
501 West BroadwaySuite 800
San Diego, CA 92101 Visit website
A premier attorney with nearly two decades of experience, David Patrick Finn strives to shoulder all of his clients’ burdens so that they can take care of themselves and their loved ones during the duration of their cases. At the law office of Finn Trial Attorneys APC in San Diego, California, he is well-equipped to handle myriad personal injury matters, ranging from catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents and products liability to rideshare accidents, truck collisions, elder abuse and wrongful death, as well as civil cases pertaining to police misconduct and civil rights.
Mr. Finn completed his undergraduate studies in 2004, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of California, San Diego. He went on to attend the California Western School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 2006. The very next year, he obtained his license to practice across all California state courts. With a fervent passion for pursuing justice for those who need it most, Mr. Finn served at the United States Department of Justice in the capacity of an assistant United States attorney, working mostly in criminal law.
With over a decade of experience serving the government, Mr. Finn gained invaluable experience that helps his clients in their cases, understanding what steps need to be taken to ensure they are given the confidence that their legal issues will be handled with grace and care. For his many contributions, he has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo, along with numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site as well.
*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
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Elder Law, Civil Rights, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Police Misconduct, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Elder Law
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2007, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.finntrialattorneys.com/about/david-finn/
Bar / Professional Activity
- San Diego Federal Bar Foundation, President of Board (2022-present), Chair of annual golf tournament (2022, 2023), 2020
- San Diego Consumer Attorneys
- Welsh Inn of Court, barrister (2016-2018)
- Lawyers Club of San Diego, member (2014-2018)
- SDCA Court History Committee, member (2020-present)
- Southern District of California Lawyer Representative, (2022-present)
- San Diego County Bar Association, Chair of Criminal Law Section (2023), Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Diversity Fellowship Subcommittee (2021-present), Leadership Academy Subcommittee (2021-present), Governance Committee (2021), member (2006-present)
- California Western School of Law Alumni Board of Directors, President of Board (2023-2024), Board member (2021-present), Chair of Governance Committee (2021-2023), Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee (2021-present)
- Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter President (2020), Chapter Board member (2016-2021), National Ethics Committee (2017-2019), Vice Chair of National Professional Development Committee (2020-2023)
- Southern District of California Federal Court History Committee, member (2020-present), 2024
- Southern District of California Lawyer Representative, (2022-present), 2024
- San Diego County Bar Association, Chair of Criminal Law Section (2023), Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Diversity Fellowship Subcommittee (2021-present), Leadership Academy Subcommittee (2021-present), Governance Committee (2021), member (2006-present), 2024
- California Western School of Law Alumni Board of Directors, President of Board (2023-2024), Board member (2021-present), Chair of Governance Committee (2021-2023), Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee (2021-present), 2024
- Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter President (2020), Chapter Board member (2016-2021), National Ethics Committee (2017-2019), Vice Chair of National Professional Development Committee (2020-2023, 2024
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Harvard Business School, Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management (three online courses taught by renowned HBS professors, approximately 100 hours of instruction) (2021)Cornell University, Public Sector Leadership Program Certificate (six online courses, sixty hours of instruction) (2021)EOUSA, Franklin Covey Management Training Program (five courses, self-paced) (2020)Harvard University Online, Prof. Ron Heifetz, online class, Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles (2020) , 2024
- EOUSA, Franklin Covey Management Training Program (five courses, self-paced) (2020, 2020
- Cornell University, Public Sector Leadership Program Certificate (six online courses, sixty hours of instruction) (2021), 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court, Small Claims Division (2022-present)
- Open Doors to the Courts, United States District Court-SDCA, attorney participant (2012-present)
- Project LEAD, annual elementary school instructor (2016-present)
- SDCBA, Diversity Fellowship Program, formal mentor to three diversity fellows, (2021-present)
- San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition, annual team coach (2012-present)
- Crawford High School Academy of Law, annual program mentor (2016-present)
- Rotary Club of San Diego, member (2021-present), Membership Development and International Aid Committees
- Wesley House Student Residences of SDSU, Board member, Chair of Strategic Planning Committee (2021-2024)
- Reality Changers, Inc, fundraising committee member, program mentor, job shadow host, volunteer (2012-present)
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, pro bono attorney, Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic (2022-present), Guardianship Clinic (2023-present)
- Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for child in Dependency Court (2021-present)
- Rotary Club of San Diego, member (2021-present), Membership Development and International Aid Committees, 2024
- Reality Changers, Inc, fundraising committee member, program mentor, job shadow host, volunteer (2012-present), 2024
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, pro bono attorney, Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic (2022-present), Guardianship Clinic (2023-present), 2024
- Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for child in Dependency Court (2021-present), 2024
Educational Background
- University of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy , 2000-2004
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker on a panel that encourages pro bono service for domestic violence survivors. , Speaker, PROTECT ACT: Increasing pro bono services for domestic violence survivors, United States District Court, Southern District of California, Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter, Legal, 2023
- Created national webinar on career coaching for lawyers, Creator and moderator, Career Coaching for Lawyers, Federal Bar Association, Legal, 2023
- Created a national webinar on how to conduct federal jury trials during social distancing. , Co-Creator and co-speaker, Federal Jury Trials and Social Distancing, United States District Court for the Southern District of California; San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Legal, 2020
Honors
- Service by a Public Attorney, San Diego County Bar Association, 2022
- Letter of Commendation from Assistant Attorney General, Leadership on Inter-agency Working Group, Apr. 2021
- Federal Bar Association, National Federal Younger Lawyer Award, 2015
- Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Director’s Award for Superior Performance, 2012
- Trial Lawyer of the Month, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of California, 2020
- Chapter President Achievement Award, Federal Bar Association, 2020
- Volunteer of the Year Award, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of California, 2023
Office location for David Patrick Finn
501 West Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-837-3099
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026