Atty. David Brace Monks

Atty. David Brace Monks

David Brace Monks is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, compliance audits and counseling, employment practices liability insurance - epli and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Diego San Diego 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Brace Monks at a glance

David Brace Monks is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District (1993). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD (J.D., 1992) and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities David is a member of the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management, for which he served on the Board of Directors from 2006 through 2008, and was President in 2007, He has been an instructor or recurring guest lecturer for human resources certificate programs at San Diego State University and California State University, San Marcos, and Also, David has presented employment law topics to HR professionals and other business leaders for the National Business Institute and Lorman Education Services, and to numerous local HR and business organizations. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Brace Monks is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, compliance audits and counseling, employment practices liability insurance - epli and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Brace Monks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brace Monks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Brace Monks

Where is David Brace Monks's law office located?
David Brace Monks's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Brace Monks handle?
David Brace Monks focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Brace Monks practiced law?
David Brace Monks has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Brace Monks go to law school?
David Brace Monks earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact David Brace Monks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Brace Monks received?
David Brace Monks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
- 1992
B.A.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District
Admitted: 1993

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