Atty. David K. Dorenfeld
For three decades, David K. Dorenfeld has been in the trenches of state and federal litigation, with extensive experience in trials and appeals.
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About David K. Dorenfeld at a glance
David K. Dorenfeld is a Managing Partner based in Agoura Hills, California, practicing at Dorenfeldlaw Inc. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and United States District Court for the Central District of California United States District Court for (1989). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1989) and California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serands clients in Agoura Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For three decades, David K. Dorenfeld has been in the trenches of state and federal litigation, with extensive experience in trials and appeals
- He doesn’t just practice law—he contributes to the system as a pro tem judge and as a volunteer mediator for Los Angeles County
- Clients know him for being practical and intensely invested: he looks at the dispute, the budget, and the desired outcome, then builds a plan designed to get there without wasting time or money
- Over the years, that approach has helped clients avoid millions in unnecessary fees and has also produced multiple million-dollar-plus results through courtroom wins and aggressive negotiations
- David earned his undergraduate degree at Cal State Northridge and his law degree from Whittier College School of Law, graduating in the top 3% of his class, with scholarships and law review honors
- He also teaches continuing education for the insurance industry and is often consulted by other attorneys on litigation strategy and insurance coverage issues
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David K. Dorenfeld's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David K. Dorenfeld handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 K. Dorenfeld is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David K. Dorenfeld is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David K. Dorenfeld is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
David K. Dorenfeld is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David K. Dorenfeld is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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 Agoura Hills 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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