Atty. David Scott Porter

Atty. David Scott Porter

David Scott Porter is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, insurance coverage and 10 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Scott Porter at a glance

David Scott Porter is a Member based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Law Offices Of David S Porter. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Scott Porter is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, insurance coverage and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Law Offices of David S. Porter in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Porter's Areas of Practice

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

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 Scott Porter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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David Scott Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Scott Porter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Scott Porter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Scott Porter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Costa Mesa 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 Scott Porter

Where is David Scott Porter's law office located?
David Scott Porter's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Law Offices Of David S Porter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Porter handle?
David Scott Porter focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Scott Porter practiced law?
David Scott Porter has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Scott Porter go to law school?
David Scott Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Scott Porter for a consultation?
You can contact David Scott Porter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Scott Porter received?
David Scott Porter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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