David Semel focuses his practice on general liability, real estate, commercial litigation, and insurance matters. David has extensive experience in real property law, counseling and advocating for clients regarding rent control, eviction control, recovery of possession of rental units, wrongful eviction, habitability issues, toxic torts, neighbor disputes, code violations, permits, disabled accommodations, and insurance coverage. He also has experience in general civil litigation matters involving premises liability, construction defect, breach of contract, and personal injury claims.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Education
- J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 1998
- B.A., History, University of Pennsylvania, 1989