Atty. David Daniel Ernst

Atty. David Daniel Ernst

David Daniel Ernst is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, transportation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (424) 506-0069

Profile Summary

About David Daniel Ernst at a glance

David Daniel Ernst is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Backus And Ernst Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1990) and University of Illinois (B.S. Engineering, 1983). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association American Bar Association Conference of Freight Counsel. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Daniel Ernst is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, transportation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices at Backus & Ernst, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Daniel Ernst's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

David Daniel Ernst is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Daniel Ernst is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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David Daniel Ernst is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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Construction 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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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 Daniel Ernst

Where is David Daniel Ernst's law office located?
David Daniel Ernst's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Backus And Ernst Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Daniel Ernst handle?
David Daniel Ernst focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Daniel Ernst practiced law?
David Daniel Ernst has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Daniel Ernst go to law school?
David Daniel Ernst earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Engineering, 1983).
How can I contact David Daniel Ernst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arizona
- 1990
B.S. Engineering
University of Illinois
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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