Atty. David J. Rubaum
David Rubaum is a partner in WSHB’s Los Angeles, California, and Portland, Oregon, offices. With over 25 years of experience, David’s practice centers on complex civil litigation, including professional malpractice, employment litigation, and dependent adult and elder abuse.
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David J. Rubaum is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and health care. Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1997) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David Rubaum is a partner in WSHB’s Los Angeles, California, and Portland, Oregon, offices
- With over 25 years of experience, David’s practice centers on complex civil litigation, including professional malpractice, employment litigation, and dependent adult and elder abuse
- Mr. Rubaum earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Diego State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University
- He completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Charles W. McCoy, Jr., and has since enjoyed a varied litigation practice
- He first joined a small litigation firm in Los Angeles, where he practiced patent and trademark litigation
- He left to join a prominent defense firm in Manhattan Beach, California, where he focused on all forms of professional malpractice and insurance bad faith defense, and became a partner
- He later joined a boutique litigation firm, where he practiced business, employment, construction defect, and real estate litigation
- After concluding that professional liability and other types of defense work were his calling, he rejoined his old firm in Manhattan Beach as a partner, then moved with part of the firm to El Segundo, where he enjoyed a varied practice in professional negligence, general liability, and related matters
- Outside of the practice of law, David loves to cook, eat, and share meals with family and friends
- He also enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, mountain biking, and skiing
- In the News •Major Appellate Win for Physician in Medical Malpractice Litigation •Victory in Hip Revision Surgery Medical Malpractice Arbitration •Defense Verdict Achieved in High Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David J. Rubaum is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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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